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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.38, 1,143.21 and 579.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.38, 1,143.21 and 579.78 is: 800.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.38 : 1,143.21 = 579.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.38/1,143.21 = 579.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.38x = 1,143.21 × 579.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.38x = 662,810.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,810.29/828.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.13

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