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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.68, 1,143 and 749.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.68, 1,143 and 749.48 is: 1,033.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.68 : 1,143 = 749.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.68/1,143 = 749.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.68x = 1,143 × 749.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.68x = 856,655.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,655.64/828.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.76

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