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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.58, 1,144.13 and 514.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.58, 1,144.13 and 514.62 is: 709.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.58 : 1,144.13 = 514.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.58/1,144.13 = 514.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.58x = 1,144.13 × 514.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.58x = 588,789.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,789.61/829.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.75

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