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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.54, 1,243.68 and 482.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.54, 1,243.68 and 482.05 is: 722.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.54 : 1,243.68 = 482.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.54/1,243.68 = 482.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.54x = 1,243.68 × 482.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.54x = 599,515.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,515.94/829.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.71

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