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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.02, 1,243.50 and 341.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.02, 1,243.50 and 341.71 is: 512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.02 : 1,243.50 = 341.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.02/1,243.50 = 341.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.02x = 1,243.50 × 341.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.02x = 424,910.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,910.17/829.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.55

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