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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.74, 1,143.07 and 533.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.74, 1,143.07 and 533.73 is: 736.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.74 : 1,143.07 = 533.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.74/1,143.07 = 533.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.74x = 1,143.07 × 533.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.74x = 610,090.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,090.75/828.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.17

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