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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.02, 1,144.49 and 580.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.02, 1,144.49 and 580.56 is: 801.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.02 : 1,144.49 = 580.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.02/1,144.49 = 580.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.02x = 1,144.49 × 580.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.02x = 664,442.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,442.21/829.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.48

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