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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.94, 1,245.42 and 367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.94, 1,245.42 and 367.76 is: 551.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.94 : 1,245.42 = 367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.94/1,245.42 = 367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.94x = 1,245.42 × 367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.94x = 458,015.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,015.66/829.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.87

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