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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.52, 1,144.74 and 690.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.52, 1,144.74 and 690.28 is: 953.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.52 : 1,144.74 = 690.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.52/1,144.74 = 690.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.52x = 1,144.74 × 690.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.52x = 790,191.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,191.13/828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.74

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