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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.66, 1,244.50 and 504.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.66, 1,244.50 and 504.38 is: 756.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.66 : 1,244.50 = 504.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.66/1,244.50 = 504.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.66x = 1,244.50 × 504.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.66x = 627,700.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,700.91/829.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.58

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