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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.11, 1,142.63 and 533.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.11, 1,142.63 and 533.34 is: 735.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.11 : 1,142.63 = 533.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.11/1,142.63 = 533.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.11x = 1,142.63 × 533.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.11x = 609,410.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,410.28/828.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.90

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