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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.21, 1,242.45 and 389.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.21, 1,242.45 and 389.99 is: 584.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.21 : 1,242.45 = 389.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.21/1,242.45 = 389.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.21x = 1,242.45 × 389.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.21x = 484,543.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,543.08/829.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.34

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