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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.87, 1,245.08 and 397.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.87, 1,245.08 and 397.06 is: 595.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.87 : 1,245.08 = 397.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.87/1,245.08 = 397.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.87x = 1,245.08 × 397.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.87x = 494,374.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,374.58/829.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.72

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