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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.14, 1,243.80 and 342.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.14, 1,243.80 and 342.42 is: 513.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.14 : 1,243.80 = 342.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.14/1,243.80 = 342.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.14x = 1,243.80 × 342.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.14x = 425,902.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,902.00/829.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.67

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