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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.81, 1,242.67 and 482.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.81, 1,242.67 and 482.09 is: 721.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.81 : 1,242.67 = 482.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.81/1,242.67 = 482.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.81x = 1,242.67 × 482.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.81x = 599,079.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,079.48/829.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.95

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