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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.93, 1,244.89 and 367.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.93, 1,244.89 and 367.93 is: 551.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.93 : 1,244.89 = 367.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.93/1,244.89 = 367.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.93x = 1,244.89 × 367.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.93x = 458,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,032.38/829.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.89

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