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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.48, 1,143.60 and 534.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.48, 1,143.60 and 534.12 is: 737.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.48 : 1,143.60 = 534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.48/1,143.60 = 534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.48x = 1,143.60 × 534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.48x = 610,819.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,819.63/828.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.28

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