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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.09, 1,143.44 and 533.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.09, 1,143.44 and 533.87 is: 737.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.09 : 1,143.44 = 533.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.09/1,143.44 = 533.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.09x = 1,143.44 × 533.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.09x = 610,448.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,448.31/828.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.18

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