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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.31, 1,143.63 and 632.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.31, 1,143.63 and 632.83 is: 873.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.31 : 1,143.63 = 632.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.31/1,143.63 = 632.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.31x = 1,143.63 × 632.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.31x = 723,723.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,723.37/828.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.73

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