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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829, 1,144.98 and 552.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829, 1,144.98 and 552.52 is: 763.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829 : 1,144.98 = 552.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829/1,144.98 = 552.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829x = 1,144.98 × 552.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829x = 632,624.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,624.35/829
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.12

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