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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.14, 1,143.46 and 549.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.14, 1,143.46 and 549.66 is: 758.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.14 : 1,143.46 = 549.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.14/1,143.46 = 549.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.14x = 1,143.46 × 549.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.14x = 628,514.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,514.22/829.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.03

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