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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.42, 1,142.74 and 517.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.42, 1,142.74 and 517.38 is: 713.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.42 : 1,142.74 = 517.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.42/1,142.74 = 517.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.42x = 1,142.74 × 517.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.42x = 591,230.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,230.82/828.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.68

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