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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.28, 1,143.13 and 534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.28, 1,143.13 and 534.40 is: 737.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.28 : 1,143.13 = 534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.28/1,143.13 = 534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.28x = 1,143.13 × 534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.28x = 610,884.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,884.48/828.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.54

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