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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.60, 1,244.96 and 342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.60, 1,244.96 and 342.72 is: 514.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.60 : 1,244.96 = 342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.60/1,244.96 = 342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.60x = 1,244.96 × 342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.60x = 426,672.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,672.69/829.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.31

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