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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829, 1,241.22 and 554.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829, 1,241.22 and 554.73 is: 830.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829 : 1,241.22 = 554.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829/1,241.22 = 554.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829x = 1,241.22 × 554.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829x = 688,541.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,541.97/829
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.57

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