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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.92, 1,244.04 and 367.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.92, 1,244.04 and 367.95 is: 551.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.92 : 1,244.04 = 367.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.92/1,244.04 = 367.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.92x = 1,244.04 × 367.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.92x = 457,744.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,744.52/829.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.55

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