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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.96, 1,145.40 and 514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.96, 1,145.40 and 514.96 is: 710.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.96 : 1,145.40 = 514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.96/1,145.40 = 514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.96x = 1,145.40 × 514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.96x = 589,835.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,835.18/829.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.68

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