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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.40, 1,142.18 and 607.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.40, 1,142.18 and 607.26 is: 837.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.40 : 1,142.18 = 607.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.40/1,142.18 = 607.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.40x = 1,142.18 × 607.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.40x = 693,600.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,600.23/828.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.28

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