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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.86, 1,241.70 and 499.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.86, 1,241.70 and 499.62 is: 747.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.86 : 1,241.70 = 499.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.86/1,241.70 = 499.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.86x = 1,241.70 × 499.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.86x = 620,378.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,378.15/829.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.57

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