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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.19, 1,243.78 and 418.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.19, 1,243.78 and 418.67 is: 628.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.19 : 1,243.78 = 418.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.19/1,243.78 = 418.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.19x = 1,243.78 × 418.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.19x = 520,730.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,730.77/829.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.00

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