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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.81, 1,243.99 and 465.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.81, 1,243.99 and 465.13 is: 697.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.81 : 1,243.99 = 465.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.81/1,243.99 = 465.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.81x = 1,243.99 × 465.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.81x = 578,617.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,617.07/829.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.29

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