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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.58, 1,244.38 and 542.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.58, 1,244.38 and 542.84 is: 814.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.58 : 1,244.38 = 542.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.58/1,244.38 = 542.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.58x = 1,244.38 × 542.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.58x = 675,499.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,499.24/829.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.27

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