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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.06, 1,243.04 and 464.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.06, 1,243.04 and 464.02 is: 695.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.06 : 1,243.04 = 464.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.06/1,243.04 = 464.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.06x = 1,243.04 × 464.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.06x = 576,789.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,789.99/829.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.72

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