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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.39, 1,144.23 and 619.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.39, 1,144.23 and 619.70 is: 854.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.39 : 1,144.23 = 619.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.39/1,144.23 = 619.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.39x = 1,144.23 × 619.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.39x = 709,077.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,077.72/829.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.94

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