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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.47, 1,142.81 and 517.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.47, 1,142.81 and 517.43 is: 713.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.47 : 1,142.81 = 517.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.47/1,142.81 = 517.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.47x = 1,142.81 × 517.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.47x = 591,325.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,325.36/828.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.76

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