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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.68, 1,144.68 and 535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.68, 1,144.68 and 535.32 is: 738.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.68 : 1,144.68 = 535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.68/1,144.68 = 535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.68x = 1,144.68 × 535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.68x = 612,770.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,770.10/829.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.56

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