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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.74, 1,143.27 and 663.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.74, 1,143.27 and 663.18 is: 914.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.74 : 1,143.27 = 663.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.74/1,143.27 = 663.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.74x = 1,143.27 × 663.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.74x = 758,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,193.80/828.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.88

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