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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.71, 1,243.49 and 622.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.71, 1,243.49 and 622.35 is: 932.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.71 : 1,243.49 = 622.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.71/1,243.49 = 622.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.71x = 1,243.49 × 622.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.71x = 773,882.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,882.89/829.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.71

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