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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.99, 1,143.48 and 616.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.99, 1,143.48 and 616.11 is: 849.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.99 : 1,143.48 = 616.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.99/1,143.48 = 616.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.99x = 1,143.48 × 616.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.99x = 704,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,516.06/828.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.85

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