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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.44, 1,144.53 and 535.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.44, 1,144.53 and 535.14 is: 738.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.44 : 1,144.53 = 535.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.44/1,144.53 = 535.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.44x = 1,144.53 × 535.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.44x = 612,483.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,483.78/829.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.43

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