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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.96, 1,144.02 and 513.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.96, 1,144.02 and 513.96 is: 709.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.96 : 1,144.02 = 513.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.96/1,144.02 = 513.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.96x = 1,144.02 × 513.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.96x = 587,980.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,980.52/828.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.30

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