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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.02, 1,144.18 and 474.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.02, 1,144.18 and 474.95 is: 655.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.02 : 1,144.18 = 474.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.02/1,144.18 = 474.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.02x = 1,144.18 × 474.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.02x = 543,428.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,428.29/829.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.51

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