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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.41, 1,145.88 and 706.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.41, 1,145.88 and 706.38 is: 975.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.41 : 1,145.88 = 706.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.41/1,145.88 = 706.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.41x = 1,145.88 × 706.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.41x = 809,426.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,426.71/829.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.91

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