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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.26, 1,143.16 and 548.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.26, 1,143.16 and 548.51 is: 757.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.26 : 1,143.16 = 548.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.26/1,143.16 = 548.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.26x = 1,143.16 × 548.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.26x = 627,027.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,027.60/828.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.04

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