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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.16, 1,142.88 and 608.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.16, 1,142.88 and 608.32 is: 839.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.16 : 1,142.88 = 608.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.16/1,142.88 = 608.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.16x = 1,142.88 × 608.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.16x = 695,236.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,236.76/828.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.50

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