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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.14, 1,142.09 and 548.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.14, 1,142.09 and 548.66 is: 756.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.14 : 1,142.09 = 548.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.14/1,142.09 = 548.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.14x = 1,142.09 × 548.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.14x = 626,610.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,610.65/828.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.65

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