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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.64, 1,242.44 and 395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.64, 1,242.44 and 395.76 is: 592.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.64 : 1,242.44 = 395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.64/1,242.44 = 395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.64x = 1,242.44 × 395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.64x = 491,708.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,708.05/829.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.68

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