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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.12, 1,143.18 and 518.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.12, 1,143.18 and 518.52 is: 715.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.12 : 1,143.18 = 518.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.12/1,143.18 = 518.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.12x = 1,143.18 × 518.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.12x = 592,761.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,761.69/828.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.79

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