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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.66, 1,143.45 and 548.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.66, 1,143.45 and 548.94 is: 757.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.66 : 1,143.45 = 548.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.66/1,143.45 = 548.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.66x = 1,143.45 × 548.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.66x = 627,685.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,685.44/828.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.47

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