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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.16, 1,142.87 and 469.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.16, 1,142.87 and 469.24 is: 647.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.16 : 1,142.87 = 469.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.16/1,142.87 = 469.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.16x = 1,142.87 × 469.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.16x = 536,275.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,275.12/828.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.55

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