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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.96, 1,142.76 and 514.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.96, 1,142.76 and 514.02 is: 708.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.96 : 1,142.76 = 514.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.96/1,142.76 = 514.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.96x = 1,142.76 × 514.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.96x = 587,401.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,401.50/828.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.60

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