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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.72, 1,143 and 534.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.72, 1,143 and 534.30 is: 736.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.72 : 1,143 = 534.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.72/1,143 = 534.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.72x = 1,143 × 534.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.72x = 610,704.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,704.90/828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.93

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