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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.72, 1,143.28 and 545.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.72, 1,143.28 and 545.07 is: 751.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.72 : 1,143.28 = 545.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.72/1,143.28 = 545.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.72x = 1,143.28 × 545.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.72x = 623,167.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,167.63/828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.96

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