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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.54, 1,143.39 and 580.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.54, 1,143.39 and 580.47 is: 800.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.54 : 1,143.39 = 580.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.54/1,143.39 = 580.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.54x = 1,143.39 × 580.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.54x = 663,703.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,703.59/829.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.09

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