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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.26, 1,142.85 and 607.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.26, 1,142.85 and 607.74 is: 838.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.26 : 1,142.85 = 607.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.26/1,142.85 = 607.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.26x = 1,142.85 × 607.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.26x = 694,553.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,553.65/828.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.57

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