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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.18, 1,143.09 and 534.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.18, 1,143.09 and 534.15 is: 737.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.18 : 1,143.09 = 534.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.18/1,143.09 = 534.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.18x = 1,143.09 × 534.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.18x = 610,581.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,581.52/828.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.26

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