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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.53, 1,143.16 and 492.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.53, 1,143.16 and 492.52 is: 679.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.53 : 1,143.16 = 492.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.53/1,143.16 = 492.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.53x = 1,143.16 × 492.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.53x = 563,025.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,025.07/828.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.54

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