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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.60, 1,244.30 and 483.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.60, 1,244.30 and 483.13 is: 724.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.60 : 1,244.30 = 483.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.60/1,244.30 = 483.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.60x = 1,244.30 × 483.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.60x = 601,158.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,158.66/829.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.64

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