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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.97, 1,245.15 and 419.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.97, 1,245.15 and 419.09 is: 628.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.97 : 1,245.15 = 419.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.97/1,245.15 = 419.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.97x = 1,245.15 × 419.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.97x = 521,829.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,829.91/829.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.73

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