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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.16, 1,145.24 and 604.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.16, 1,145.24 and 604.74 is: 835.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.16 : 1,145.24 = 604.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.16/1,145.24 = 604.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.16x = 1,145.24 × 604.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.16x = 692,573.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,573.95/829.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.28

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