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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.74, 1,244.70 and 342.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.74, 1,244.70 and 342.51 is: 513.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.74 : 1,244.70 = 342.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.74/1,244.70 = 342.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.74x = 1,244.70 × 342.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.74x = 426,322.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,322.20/829.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.80

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