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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.35, 1,144.07 and 672.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.35, 1,144.07 and 672.16 is: 927.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.35 : 1,144.07 = 672.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.35/1,144.07 = 672.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.35x = 1,144.07 × 672.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.35x = 769,001.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,001.93/829.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.23

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