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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.64, 1,143.04 and 662.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.64, 1,143.04 and 662.56 is: 913.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.64 : 1,143.04 = 662.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.64/1,143.04 = 662.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.64x = 1,143.04 × 662.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.64x = 757,332.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,332.58/828.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.95

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