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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.85, 1,245.05 and 367.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.85, 1,245.05 and 367.75 is: 551.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.85 : 1,245.05 = 367.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.85/1,245.05 = 367.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.85x = 1,245.05 × 367.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.85x = 457,867.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,867.14/829.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.75

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