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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.43, 1,143.52 and 533.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.43, 1,143.52 and 533.79 is: 736.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.43 : 1,143.52 = 533.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.43/1,143.52 = 533.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.43x = 1,143.52 × 533.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.43x = 610,398.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,398.21/828.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.82

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