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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.52, 1,143.02 and 513.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.52, 1,143.02 and 513.57 is: 708.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.52 : 1,143.02 = 513.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.52/1,143.02 = 513.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.52x = 1,143.02 × 513.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.52x = 587,020.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,020.78/828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.52

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