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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.12, 1,142.90 and 534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.12, 1,142.90 and 534.24 is: 737.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.12 : 1,142.90 = 534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.12/1,142.90 = 534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.12x = 1,142.90 × 534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.12x = 610,582.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,582.90/828.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.31

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