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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.46, 1,243.92 and 367.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.46, 1,243.92 and 367.23 is: 550.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.46 : 1,243.92 = 367.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.46/1,243.92 = 367.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.46x = 1,243.92 × 367.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.46x = 456,802.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,802.91/829.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.72

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