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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.15, 1,244.54 and 632.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.15, 1,244.54 and 632.32 is: 949.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.15 : 1,244.54 = 632.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.15/1,244.54 = 632.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.15x = 1,244.54 × 632.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.15x = 786,947.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,947.53/829.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.10

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