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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.27, 1,245.12 and 758.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.27, 1,245.12 and 758.80 is: 1,139.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.27 : 1,245.12 = 758.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.27/1,245.12 = 758.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.27x = 1,245.12 × 758.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.27x = 944,797.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,797.06/829.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.31

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