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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.28, 1,144.19 and 534.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.28, 1,144.19 and 534.19 is: 737.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.28 : 1,144.19 = 534.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.28/1,144.19 = 534.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.28x = 1,144.19 × 534.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.28x = 611,213.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,213.33/829.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.05

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