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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.12, 1,244.04 and 573.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.12, 1,244.04 and 573.04 is: 859.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.12 : 1,244.04 = 573.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.12/1,244.04 = 573.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.12x = 1,244.04 × 573.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.12x = 712,884.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,884.68/829.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.81

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