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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.11, 1,143.94 and 514.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.11, 1,143.94 and 514.23 is: 709.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.11 : 1,143.94 = 514.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.11/1,143.94 = 514.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.11x = 1,143.94 × 514.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.11x = 588,248.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,248.27/829.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.49

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