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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.85, 1,244.77 and 342.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.85, 1,244.77 and 342.55 is: 513.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.85 : 1,244.77 = 342.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.85/1,244.77 = 342.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.85x = 1,244.77 × 342.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.85x = 426,395.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,395.96/829.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.82

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