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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.40, 1,143.72 and 653.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.40, 1,143.72 and 653.20 is: 901.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.40 : 1,143.72 = 653.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.40/1,143.72 = 653.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.40x = 1,143.72 × 653.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.40x = 747,077.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,077.90/828.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.83

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