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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.89, 1,145.05 and 526.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.89, 1,145.05 and 526.95 is: 727.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.89 : 1,145.05 = 526.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.89/1,145.05 = 526.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.89x = 1,145.05 × 526.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.89x = 603,387.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,387.24/829.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.07

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