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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829, 1,241.54 and 606.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829, 1,241.54 and 606.04 is: 907.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829 : 1,241.54 = 606.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829/1,241.54 = 606.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829x = 1,241.54 × 606.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829x = 752,422.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,422.90/829
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.63

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