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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.01, 1,241.19 and 554.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.01, 1,241.19 and 554.58 is: 830.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.01 : 1,241.19 = 554.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.01/1,241.19 = 554.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.01x = 1,241.19 × 554.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.01x = 688,339.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,339.15/829.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.31

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