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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.13, 1,143.12 and 513.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.13, 1,143.12 and 513.45 is: 708.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.13 : 1,143.12 = 513.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.13/1,143.12 = 513.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.13x = 1,143.12 × 513.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.13x = 586,934.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,934.96/828.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.75

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