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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.24, 1,242.78 and 390.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.24, 1,242.78 and 390.34 is: 585.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.24 : 1,242.78 = 390.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.24/1,242.78 = 390.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.24x = 1,242.78 × 390.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.24x = 485,106.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,106.75/829.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.00

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