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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.91, 1,144.53 and 654.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.91, 1,144.53 and 654.95 is: 903.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.91 : 1,144.53 = 654.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.91/1,144.53 = 654.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.91x = 1,144.53 × 654.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.91x = 749,609.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,609.52/829.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.24

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