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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.22, 1,143.03 and 513.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.22, 1,143.03 and 513.40 is: 708.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.22 : 1,143.03 = 513.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.22/1,143.03 = 513.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.22x = 1,143.03 × 513.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.22x = 586,831.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,831.60/828.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.55

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