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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.54, 1,244.77 and 698.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.54, 1,244.77 and 698.93 is: 1,048.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.54 : 1,244.77 = 698.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.54/1,244.77 = 698.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.54x = 1,244.77 × 698.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.54x = 870,003.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,003.79/829.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.78

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