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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.14, 1,242.07 and 623.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.14, 1,242.07 and 623.94 is: 934.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.14 : 1,242.07 = 623.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.14/1,242.07 = 623.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.14x = 1,242.07 × 623.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.14x = 774,977.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,977.16/829.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.68

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