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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.90, 1,143.03 and 533.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.90, 1,143.03 and 533.64 is: 735.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.90 : 1,143.03 = 533.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.90/1,143.03 = 533.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.90x = 1,143.03 × 533.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.90x = 609,966.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,966.53/828.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.87

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