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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.75, 1,243.80 and 418.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.75, 1,243.80 and 418.27 is: 626.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.75 : 1,243.80 = 418.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.75/1,243.80 = 418.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.75x = 1,243.80 × 418.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.75x = 520,244.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,244.23/829.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.99

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