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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.41, 1,144.35 and 534.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.41, 1,144.35 and 534.85 is: 737.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.41 : 1,144.35 = 534.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.41/1,144.35 = 534.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.41x = 1,144.35 × 534.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.41x = 612,052.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,052.74/829.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.94

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