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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.52, 1,144.40 and 514.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.52, 1,144.40 and 514.56 is: 709.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.52 : 1,144.40 = 514.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.52/1,144.40 = 514.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.52x = 1,144.40 × 514.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.52x = 588,862.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,862.46/829.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.88

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