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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.68, 1,144.44 and 607.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.68, 1,144.44 and 607.92 is: 838.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.68 : 1,144.44 = 607.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.68/1,144.44 = 607.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.68x = 1,144.44 × 607.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.68x = 695,727.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,727.96/829.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.55

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