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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.24, 1,143.36 and 592.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.24, 1,143.36 and 592.68 is: 818.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.24 : 1,143.36 = 592.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.24/1,143.36 = 592.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.24x = 1,143.36 × 592.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.24x = 677,646.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,646.60/828.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.18

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