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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.16, 1,244.19 and 342.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.16, 1,244.19 and 342.54 is: 514.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.16 : 1,244.19 = 342.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.16/1,244.19 = 342.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.16x = 1,244.19 × 342.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.16x = 426,184.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,184.84/829.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.00

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