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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.18, 1,144.21 and 475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.18, 1,144.21 and 475.08 is: 655.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.18 : 1,144.21 = 475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.18/1,144.21 = 475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.18x = 1,144.21 × 475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.18x = 543,591.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,591.29/829.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.58

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