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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.70, 1,145.87 and 519.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.70, 1,145.87 and 519.38 is: 717.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.70 : 1,145.87 = 519.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.70/1,145.87 = 519.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.70x = 1,145.87 × 519.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.70x = 595,133.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,133.63/829.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.29

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