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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.32, 1,144.52 and 593.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.32, 1,144.52 and 593.29 is: 818.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.32 : 1,144.52 = 593.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.32/1,144.52 = 593.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.32x = 1,144.52 × 593.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.32x = 679,032.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,032.27/829.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.78

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