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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.23, 1,244.73 and 483.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.23, 1,244.73 and 483.26 is: 725.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.23 : 1,244.73 = 483.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.23/1,244.73 = 483.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.23x = 1,244.73 × 483.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.23x = 601,522.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,522.00/829.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.40

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