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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.61, 1,144.57 and 515.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.61, 1,144.57 and 515.13 is: 710.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.61 : 1,144.57 = 515.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.61/1,144.57 = 515.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.61x = 1,144.57 × 515.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.61x = 589,602.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,602.34/829.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.70

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