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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.72, 1,143.84 and 619.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.72, 1,143.84 and 619.44 is: 854.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.72 : 1,143.84 = 619.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.72/1,143.84 = 619.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.72x = 1,143.84 × 619.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.72x = 708,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,540.25/828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.98

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