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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.02, 1,142.76 and 651.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.02, 1,142.76 and 651.54 is: 898.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.02 : 1,142.76 = 651.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.02/1,142.76 = 651.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.02x = 1,142.76 × 651.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.02x = 744,553.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,553.85/829.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.11

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