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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.37, 1,143.51 and 664.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.37, 1,143.51 and 664.13 is: 915.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.37 : 1,143.51 = 664.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.37/1,143.51 = 664.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.37x = 1,143.51 × 664.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.37x = 759,439.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,439.30/829.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.68

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