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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.32, 1,142.68 and 533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.32, 1,142.68 and 533.52 is: 736.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.32 : 1,142.68 = 533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.32/1,142.68 = 533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.32x = 1,142.68 × 533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.32x = 609,642.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,642.63/828.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.00

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