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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.18, 1,243.72 and 504.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.18, 1,243.72 and 504.46 is: 756.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.18 : 1,243.72 = 504.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.18/1,243.72 = 504.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.18x = 1,243.72 × 504.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.18x = 627,406.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,406.99/829.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.66

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