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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.61, 1,244.03 and 483.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.61, 1,244.03 and 483.04 is: 724.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.61 : 1,244.03 = 483.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.61/1,244.03 = 483.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.61x = 1,244.03 × 483.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.61x = 600,907.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,907.62/829.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.33

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