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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.20, 1,144.08 and 534.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.20, 1,144.08 and 534.90 is: 738.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.20 : 1,144.08 = 534.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.20/1,144.08 = 534.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.20x = 1,144.08 × 534.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.20x = 611,968.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,968.39/829.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.02

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