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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.84, 1,144.92 and 620.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.84, 1,144.92 and 620.32 is: 855.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.84 : 1,144.92 = 620.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.84/1,144.92 = 620.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.84x = 1,144.92 × 620.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.84x = 710,216.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,216.77/829.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.85

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