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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.56, 1,142.21 and 579.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.56, 1,142.21 and 579.11 is: 798.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.56 : 1,142.21 = 579.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.56/1,142.21 = 579.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.56x = 1,142.21 × 579.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.56x = 661,462.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,462.38/828.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.33

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