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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.50, 1,243.29 and 341.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.50, 1,243.29 and 341.96 is: 512.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.50 : 1,243.29 = 341.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.50/1,243.29 = 341.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.50x = 1,243.29 × 341.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.50x = 425,155.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,155.45/829.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.54

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