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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.26, 1,144.26 and 475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.26, 1,144.26 and 475.20 is: 655.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.26 : 1,144.26 = 475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.26/1,144.26 = 475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.26x = 1,144.26 × 475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.26x = 543,752.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,752.35/829.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.71

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