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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.51, 1,142.95 and 595.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.51, 1,142.95 and 595.77 is: 821.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.51 : 1,142.95 = 595.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.51/1,142.95 = 595.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.51x = 1,142.95 × 595.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.51x = 680,935.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,935.32/828.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.88

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