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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.11, 1,242.12 and 417.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.11, 1,242.12 and 417.25 is: 625.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.11 : 1,242.12 = 417.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.11/1,242.12 = 417.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.11x = 1,242.12 × 417.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.11x = 518,277.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,277.69/829.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.10

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