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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.35, 1,244.60 and 624.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.35, 1,244.60 and 624.35 is: 936.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.35 : 1,244.60 = 624.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.35/1,244.60 = 624.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.35x = 1,244.60 × 624.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.35x = 777,066.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,066.01/829.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.96

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