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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.99, 1,144.23 and 534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.99, 1,144.23 and 534.24 is: 737.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.99 : 1,144.23 = 534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.99/1,144.23 = 534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.99x = 1,144.23 × 534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.99x = 611,293.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,293.44/828.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.40

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