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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.36, 1,244.61 and 342.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.36, 1,244.61 and 342.41 is: 513.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.36 : 1,244.61 = 342.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.36/1,244.61 = 342.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.36x = 1,244.61 × 342.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.36x = 426,170.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,170.02/829.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.86

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