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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.24, 1,142.58 and 662.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.24, 1,142.58 and 662.68 is: 914.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.24 : 1,142.58 = 662.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.24/1,142.58 = 662.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.24x = 1,142.58 × 662.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.24x = 757,164.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,164.91/828.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.19

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