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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.80, 1,143.12 and 642.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.80, 1,143.12 and 642.08 is: 885.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.80 : 1,143.12 = 642.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.80/1,143.12 = 642.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.80x = 1,143.12 × 642.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.80x = 733,974.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,974.49/828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.59

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