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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.41, 1,242.69 and 585.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.41, 1,242.69 and 585.42 is: 877.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.41 : 1,242.69 = 585.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.41/1,242.69 = 585.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.41x = 1,242.69 × 585.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.41x = 727,495.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,495.58/829.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.12

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