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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.98, 1,244.97 and 343.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.98, 1,244.97 and 343.17 is: 514.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.98 : 1,244.97 = 343.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.98/1,244.97 = 343.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.98x = 1,244.97 × 343.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.98x = 427,236.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,236.35/829.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.76

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