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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.15, 1,144.03 and 534.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.15, 1,144.03 and 534.07 is: 736.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.15 : 1,144.03 = 534.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.15/1,144.03 = 534.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.15x = 1,144.03 × 534.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.15x = 610,992.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,992.10/829.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.89

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