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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.51, 1,144.98 and 534.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.51, 1,144.98 and 534.78 is: 738.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.51 : 1,144.98 = 534.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.51/1,144.98 = 534.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.51x = 1,144.98 × 534.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.51x = 612,312.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,312.40/829.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.16

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