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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.11, 1,144.17 and 475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.11, 1,144.17 and 475.08 is: 655.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.11 : 1,144.17 = 475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.11/1,144.17 = 475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.11x = 1,144.17 × 475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.11x = 543,572.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,572.28/829.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.61

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