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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.93, 1,244.50 and 483.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.93, 1,244.50 and 483.37 is: 724.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.93 : 1,244.50 = 483.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.93/1,244.50 = 483.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.93x = 1,244.50 × 483.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.93x = 601,549.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,549.65/829.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.82

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