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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.97, 1,143.60 and 530.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.97, 1,143.60 and 530.07 is: 731.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.97 : 1,143.60 = 530.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.97/1,143.60 = 530.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.97x = 1,143.60 × 530.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.97x = 606,186.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,186.86/828.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.25

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