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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.15, 1,142.66 and 533.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.15, 1,142.66 and 533.07 is: 735.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.15 : 1,142.66 = 533.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.15/1,142.66 = 533.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.15x = 1,142.66 × 533.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.15x = 609,115.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,115.10/828.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.51

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