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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.37, 1,144.26 and 663.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.37, 1,144.26 and 663.73 is: 916.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.37 : 1,144.26 = 663.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.37/1,144.26 = 663.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.37x = 1,144.26 × 663.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.37x = 759,479.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,479.69/828.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.84

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