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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.89, 1,143.07 and 534.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.89, 1,143.07 and 534.25 is: 736.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.89 : 1,143.07 = 534.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.89/1,143.07 = 534.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.89x = 1,143.07 × 534.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.89x = 610,685.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,685.15/828.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.75

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