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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.85, 1,144.83 and 550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.85, 1,144.83 and 550.40 is: 759.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.85 : 1,144.83 = 550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.85/1,144.83 = 550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.85x = 1,144.83 × 550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.85x = 630,110.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,110.77/829.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.31

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