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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.57, 1,242.12 and 536.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.57, 1,242.12 and 536.29 is: 803.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.57 : 1,242.12 = 536.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.57/1,242.12 = 536.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.57x = 1,242.12 × 536.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.57x = 666,139.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,139.41/828.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.96

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