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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.65, 1,143.41 and 534.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.65, 1,143.41 and 534.32 is: 737.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.65 : 1,143.41 = 534.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.65/1,143.41 = 534.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.65x = 1,143.41 × 534.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.65x = 610,946.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,946.83/828.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.28

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