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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.56, 1,144.46 and 535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.56, 1,144.46 and 535 is: 738.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.56 : 1,144.46 = 535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.56/1,144.46 = 535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.56x = 1,144.46 × 535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.56x = 612,286.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,286.10/829.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.09

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