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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.95, 1,143.96 and 534.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.95, 1,143.96 and 534.32 is: 737.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.95 : 1,143.96 = 534.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.95/1,143.96 = 534.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.95x = 1,143.96 × 534.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.95x = 611,234.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,234.99/828.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.36

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