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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.24, 1,143.59 and 545.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.24, 1,143.59 and 545.54 is: 752.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.24 : 1,143.59 = 545.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.24/1,143.59 = 545.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.24x = 1,143.59 × 545.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.24x = 623,865.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,865.64/829.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.34

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