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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.08, 1,243.62 and 504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.08, 1,243.62 and 504 is: 756.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.08 : 1,243.62 = 504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.08/1,243.62 = 504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.08x = 1,243.62 × 504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.08x = 626,784.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,784.48/829.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.00

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