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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.63, 1,243.63 and 367.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.63, 1,243.63 and 367.12 is: 550.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.63 : 1,243.63 = 367.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.63/1,243.63 = 367.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.63x = 1,243.63 × 367.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.63x = 456,561.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,561.45/829.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.32

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