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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.86, 1,245.27 and 367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.86, 1,245.27 and 367.59 is: 551.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.86 : 1,245.27 = 367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.86/1,245.27 = 367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.86x = 1,245.27 × 367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.86x = 457,748.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,748.80/829.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.60

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