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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.24, 1,243.25 and 554.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.24, 1,243.25 and 554.75 is: 831.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.24 : 1,243.25 = 554.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.24/1,243.25 = 554.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.24x = 1,243.25 × 554.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.24x = 689,690.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,690.69/829.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.72

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