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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.59, 1,244.85 and 708.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.59, 1,244.85 and 708.41 is: 1,063.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.59 : 1,244.85 = 708.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.59/1,244.85 = 708.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.59x = 1,244.85 × 708.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.59x = 881,864.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,864.19/829.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.01

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