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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.50, 1,241.97 and 555.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.50, 1,241.97 and 555.21 is: 831.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.50 : 1,241.97 = 555.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.50/1,241.97 = 555.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.50x = 1,241.97 × 555.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.50x = 689,554.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,554.16/829.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.29

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