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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.02, 1,242.62 and 554.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.02, 1,242.62 and 554.73 is: 831.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.02 : 1,242.62 = 554.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.02/1,242.62 = 554.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.02x = 1,242.62 × 554.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.02x = 689,318.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,318.59/829.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.49

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