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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.90, 1,143.90 and 534.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.90, 1,143.90 and 534.11 is: 737.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.90 : 1,143.90 = 534.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.90/1,143.90 = 534.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.90x = 1,143.90 × 534.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.90x = 610,962.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,962.71/828.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.08

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