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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.58, 1,144.92 and 632.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.58, 1,144.92 and 632.74 is: 873.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.58 : 1,144.92 = 632.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.58/1,144.92 = 632.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.58x = 1,144.92 × 632.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.58x = 724,436.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,436.68/829.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.26

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