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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.44, 1,244.16 and 614.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.44, 1,244.16 and 614.52 is: 921.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.44 : 1,244.16 = 614.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.44/1,244.16 = 614.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.44x = 1,244.16 × 614.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.44x = 764,561.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,561.20/829.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.78

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