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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.71, 1,244.45 and 342.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.71, 1,244.45 and 342.69 is: 513.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.71 : 1,244.45 = 342.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.71/1,244.45 = 342.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.71x = 1,244.45 × 342.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.71x = 426,460.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,460.57/829.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.99

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