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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.97, 1,143.38 and 534.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.97, 1,143.38 and 534.33 is: 736.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.97 : 1,143.38 = 534.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.97/1,143.38 = 534.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.97x = 1,143.38 × 534.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.97x = 610,943.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,943.57/828.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.99

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