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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.17, 1,242.50 and 395.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.17, 1,242.50 and 395.73 is: 592.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.17 : 1,242.50 = 395.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.17/1,242.50 = 395.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.17x = 1,242.50 × 395.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.17x = 491,692.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,692.55/829.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.99

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