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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.14, 1,143.32 and 744.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.14, 1,143.32 and 744.08 is: 1,027.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.14 : 1,143.32 = 744.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.14/1,143.32 = 744.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.14x = 1,143.32 × 744.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.14x = 850,712.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,712.11/828.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.26

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