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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.40, 1,142.64 and 579.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.40, 1,142.64 and 579.28 is: 799.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.40 : 1,142.64 = 579.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.40/1,142.64 = 579.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.40x = 1,142.64 × 579.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.40x = 661,908.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,908.50/828.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.02

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