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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.45, 1,142.88 and 529.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.45, 1,142.88 and 529.54 is: 730.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.45 : 1,142.88 = 529.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.45/1,142.88 = 529.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.45x = 1,142.88 × 529.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.45x = 605,200.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,200.68/828.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.52

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