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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.16, 1,243.26 and 569.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.16, 1,243.26 and 569.26 is: 854.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.16 : 1,243.26 = 569.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.16/1,243.26 = 569.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.16x = 1,243.26 × 569.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.16x = 707,738.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,738.19/828.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.59

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