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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.28, 1,143.80 and 534.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.28, 1,143.80 and 534.04 is: 736.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.28 : 1,143.80 = 534.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.28/1,143.80 = 534.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.28x = 1,143.80 × 534.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.28x = 610,829.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,829.42/829.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.58

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