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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829, 1,144.10 and 518.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829, 1,144.10 and 518.44 is: 715.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829 : 1,144.10 = 518.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829/1,144.10 = 518.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829x = 1,144.10 × 518.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829x = 593,147.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,147.20/829
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.50

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