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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.59, 1,244.87 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.59, 1,244.87 and 367.44 is: 551.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.59 : 1,244.87 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.59/1,244.87 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.59x = 1,244.87 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.59x = 457,413.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,413.20/829.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.37

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