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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.43, 1,144.19 and 632.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.43, 1,144.19 and 632.60 is: 872.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.43 : 1,144.19 = 632.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.43/1,144.19 = 632.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.43x = 1,144.19 × 632.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.43x = 723,814.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,814.59/829.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.67

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