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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.55, 1,144.76 and 534.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.55, 1,144.76 and 534.99 is: 738.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.55 : 1,144.76 = 534.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.55/1,144.76 = 534.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.55x = 1,144.76 × 534.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.55x = 612,432.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,432.48/829.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.28

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