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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.55, 1,244.76 and 764.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.55, 1,244.76 and 764.84 is: 1,147.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.55 : 1,244.76 = 764.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.55/1,244.76 = 764.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.55x = 1,244.76 × 764.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.55x = 952,042.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,042.24/829.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.66

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