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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.17, 1,243.80 and 482.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.17, 1,243.80 and 482.90 is: 724.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.17 : 1,243.80 = 482.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.17/1,243.80 = 482.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.17x = 1,243.80 × 482.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.17x = 600,624.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,624.80/829.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.37

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