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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.10, 1,142.31 and 528.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.10, 1,142.31 and 528.79 is: 729.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.10 : 1,142.31 = 528.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.10/1,142.31 = 528.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.10x = 1,142.31 × 528.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.10x = 604,042.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,042.10/828.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.43

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