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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.71, 1,144.77 and 515.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.71, 1,144.77 and 515.25 is: 710.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.71 : 1,144.77 = 515.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.71/1,144.77 = 515.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.71x = 1,144.77 × 515.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.71x = 589,842.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,842.74/829.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.90

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