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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.94, 1,244.79 and 342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.94, 1,244.79 and 342.72 is: 514.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.94 : 1,244.79 = 342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.94/1,244.79 = 342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.94x = 1,244.79 × 342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.94x = 426,614.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,614.43/829.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.03

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