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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.10, 1,143.92 and 514.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.10, 1,143.92 and 514.61 is: 710.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.10 : 1,143.92 = 514.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.10/1,143.92 = 514.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.10x = 1,143.92 × 514.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.10x = 588,670.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,670.10/829.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.01

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