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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.18, 1,243.77 and 541.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.18, 1,243.77 and 541.18 is: 811.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.18 : 1,243.77 = 541.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.18/1,243.77 = 541.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.18x = 1,243.77 × 541.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.18x = 673,103.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,103.45/829.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.77

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