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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.55, 1,138.93 and 829.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.55, 1,138.93 and 829.04 is: 1,134.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.55 : 1,138.93 = 829.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.55/1,138.93 = 829.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.55x = 1,138.93 × 829.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.55x = 944,210.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,210.76/832.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.13

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