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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.65, 1,144.04 and 593.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.65, 1,144.04 and 593.55 is: 818.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.65 : 1,144.04 = 593.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.65/1,144.04 = 593.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.65x = 1,144.04 × 593.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.65x = 679,041.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,041.97/829.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.47

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