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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.33, 1,143.15 and 548.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.33, 1,143.15 and 548.08 is: 756.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.33 : 1,143.15 = 548.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.33/1,143.15 = 548.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.33x = 1,143.15 × 548.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.33x = 626,532.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,532.74/828.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.38

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