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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.90, 1,143.59 and 534.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.90, 1,143.59 and 534.13 is: 736.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.90 : 1,143.59 = 534.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.90/1,143.59 = 534.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.90x = 1,143.59 × 534.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.90x = 610,820.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,820.20/828.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.90

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