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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.72, 1,243.86 and 487

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.72, 1,243.86 and 487 is: 730.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.72 : 1,243.86 = 487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.72/1,243.86 = 487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.72x = 1,243.86 × 487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.72x = 605,759.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,759.82/829.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.08

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