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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.66, 1,143.98 and 641.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.66, 1,143.98 and 641.73 is: 885.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.66 : 1,143.98 = 641.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.66/1,143.98 = 641.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.66x = 1,143.98 × 641.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.66x = 734,126.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,126.29/828.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.92

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