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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.70, 1,145.04 and 593.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.70, 1,145.04 and 593.67 is: 819.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.70 : 1,145.04 = 593.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.70/1,145.04 = 593.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.70x = 1,145.04 × 593.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.70x = 679,768.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,768.69/829.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.30

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