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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.52, 1,141.42 and 682.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.52, 1,141.42 and 682.00 is: 939.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.52 : 1,141.42 = 682.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.52/1,141.42 = 682.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.52x = 1,141.42 × 682.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.52x = 778,439.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,439.32/828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.56

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