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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.23, 1,141.30 and 591.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.23, 1,141.30 and 591.51 is: 815.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.23 : 1,141.30 = 591.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.23/1,141.30 = 591.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.23x = 1,141.30 × 591.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.23x = 675,090.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,090.36/828.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.10

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