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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.20, 1,243.95 and 418.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.20, 1,243.95 and 418.35 is: 627.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.20 : 1,243.95 = 418.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.20/1,243.95 = 418.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.20x = 1,243.95 × 418.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.20x = 520,406.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,406.48/829.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.60

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