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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.49, 1,143.39 and 534.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.49, 1,143.39 and 534.46 is: 737.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.49 : 1,143.39 = 534.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.49/1,143.39 = 534.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.49x = 1,143.39 × 534.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.49x = 611,096.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,096.22/828.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.60

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