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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.44, 1,144.26 and 662.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.44, 1,144.26 and 662.76 is: 914.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.44 : 1,144.26 = 662.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.44/1,144.26 = 662.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.44x = 1,144.26 × 662.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.44x = 758,369.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,369.76/829.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.32

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