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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.74, 1,242.72 and 397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.74, 1,242.72 and 397.20 is: 594.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.74 : 1,242.72 = 397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.74/1,242.72 = 397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.74x = 1,242.72 × 397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.74x = 493,608.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,608.38/829.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.90

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