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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.31, 1,142.74 and 533.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.31, 1,142.74 and 533.75 is: 736.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.31 : 1,142.74 = 533.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.31/1,142.74 = 533.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.31x = 1,142.74 × 533.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.31x = 609,937.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,937.48/828.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.36

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