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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.54, 1,142.28 and 607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.54, 1,142.28 and 607.50 is: 837.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.54 : 1,142.28 = 607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.54/1,142.28 = 607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.54x = 1,142.28 × 607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.54x = 693,935.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,935.10/828.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.54

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