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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.09, 1,143.48 and 579.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.09, 1,143.48 and 579.90 is: 800.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.09 : 1,143.48 = 579.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.09/1,143.48 = 579.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.09x = 1,143.48 × 579.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.09x = 663,104.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,104.05/828.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.76

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