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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.56, 1,143.04 and 533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.56, 1,143.04 and 533.52 is: 736.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.56 : 1,143.04 = 533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.56/1,143.04 = 533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.56x = 1,143.04 × 533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.56x = 609,834.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,834.70/828.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.02

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