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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.49, 1,244.24 and 395.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.49, 1,244.24 and 395.33 is: 593.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.49 : 1,244.24 = 395.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.49/1,244.24 = 395.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.49x = 1,244.24 × 395.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.49x = 491,883.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,883.42/829.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.00

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