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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.88, 1,245.15 and 342.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.88, 1,245.15 and 342.81 is: 514.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.88 : 1,245.15 = 342.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.88/1,245.15 = 342.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.88x = 1,245.15 × 342.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.88x = 426,849.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,849.87/829.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.35

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