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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.92, 1,144.50 and 664.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.92, 1,144.50 and 664.04 is: 916.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.92 : 1,144.50 = 664.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.92/1,144.50 = 664.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.92x = 1,144.50 × 664.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.92x = 759,993.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,993.78/828.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.85

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