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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.61, 1,244.40 and 700.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.61, 1,244.40 and 700.44 is: 1,050.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.61 : 1,244.40 = 700.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.61/1,244.40 = 700.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.61x = 1,244.40 × 700.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.61x = 871,627.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,627.54/829.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.65

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