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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.48, 1,143.32 and 492.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.48, 1,143.32 and 492.23 is: 679.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.48 : 1,143.32 = 492.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.48/1,143.32 = 492.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.48x = 1,143.32 × 492.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.48x = 562,770.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,770.37/828.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.28

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