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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.40, 1,144.47 and 488.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.40, 1,144.47 and 488.74 is: 674.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.40 : 1,144.47 = 488.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.40/1,144.47 = 488.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.40x = 1,144.47 × 488.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.40x = 559,345.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,345.82/829.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.40

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