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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.62, 1,244.36 and 342.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.62, 1,244.36 and 342.68 is: 513.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.62 : 1,244.36 = 342.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.62/1,244.36 = 342.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.62x = 1,244.36 × 342.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.62x = 426,411.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,411.92/829.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.98

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