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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.42, 1,241.73 and 624.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.42, 1,241.73 and 624.82 is: 935.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.42 : 1,241.73 = 624.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.42/1,241.73 = 624.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.42x = 1,241.73 × 624.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.42x = 775,857.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,857.74/829.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.42

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