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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.18, 1,243.98 and 586.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.18, 1,243.98 and 586.18 is: 879.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.18 : 1,243.98 = 586.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.18/1,243.98 = 586.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.18x = 1,243.98 × 586.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.18x = 729,196.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,196.20/829.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.42

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