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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.16, 1,144.01 and 534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.16, 1,144.01 and 534.60 is: 737.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.16 : 1,144.01 = 534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.16/1,144.01 = 534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.16x = 1,144.01 × 534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.16x = 611,579.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,579.35/829.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.59

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