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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.30, 1,244.16 and 684.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.30, 1,244.16 and 684.76 is: 1,027.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.30 : 1,244.16 = 684.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.30/1,244.16 = 684.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.30x = 1,244.16 × 684.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.30x = 851,951.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,951.00/829.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.31

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