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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.03, 1,242.55 and 366.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.03, 1,242.55 and 366.29 is: 548.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.03 : 1,242.55 = 366.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.03/1,242.55 = 366.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.03x = 1,242.55 × 366.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.03x = 455,125.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,125.60/829.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.99

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