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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.86, 1,145.69 and 550.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.86, 1,145.69 and 550.48 is: 759.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.86 : 1,145.69 = 550.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.86/1,145.69 = 550.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.86x = 1,145.69 × 550.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.86x = 630,671.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,671.65/829.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.97

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