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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.27, 1,144.33 and 475.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.27, 1,144.33 and 475.11 is: 655.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.27 : 1,144.33 = 475.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.27/1,144.33 = 475.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.27x = 1,144.33 × 475.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.27x = 543,682.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,682.63/829.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.62

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