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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.09, 1,142.69 and 608.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.09, 1,142.69 and 608.00 is: 838.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.09 : 1,142.69 = 608.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.09/1,142.69 = 608.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.09x = 1,142.69 × 608.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.09x = 694,746.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,746.77/828.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.97

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