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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.84, 1,243.36 and 396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.84, 1,243.36 and 396.04 is: 593.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.84 : 1,243.36 = 396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.84/1,243.36 = 396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.84x = 1,243.36 × 396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.84x = 492,420.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,420.29/829.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.39

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