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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.04, 1,143.68 and 534.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.04, 1,143.68 and 534.16 is: 736.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.04 : 1,143.68 = 534.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.04/1,143.68 = 534.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.04x = 1,143.68 × 534.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.04x = 610,908.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,908.11/829.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.89

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