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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.38, 1,144.71 and 632.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.38, 1,144.71 and 632.54 is: 873.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.38 : 1,144.71 = 632.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.38/1,144.71 = 632.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.38x = 1,144.71 × 632.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.38x = 724,074.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,074.86/829.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.03

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