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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.80, 1,242.90 and 538.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.80, 1,242.90 and 538.20 is: 806.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.80 : 1,242.90 = 538.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.80/1,242.90 = 538.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.80x = 1,242.90 × 538.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.80x = 668,928.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,928.78/829.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.13

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