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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.88, 1,241.72 and 520.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.88, 1,241.72 and 520.29 is: 778.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.88 : 1,241.72 = 520.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.88/1,241.72 = 520.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.88x = 1,241.72 × 520.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.88x = 646,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,054.50/829.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.50

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