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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.10, 1,242.30 and 610.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.10, 1,242.30 and 610.40 is: 914.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.10 : 1,242.30 = 610.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.10/1,242.30 = 610.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.10x = 1,242.30 × 610.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.10x = 758,299.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,299.92/829.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.61

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