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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.10, 1,242.49 and 623.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.10, 1,242.49 and 623.43 is: 934.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.10 : 1,242.49 = 623.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.10/1,242.49 = 623.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.10x = 1,242.49 × 623.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.10x = 774,607.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,607.78/829.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.27

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