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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.99, 1,244.37 and 555.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.99, 1,244.37 and 555.50 is: 832.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.99 : 1,244.37 = 555.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.99/1,244.37 = 555.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.99x = 1,244.37 × 555.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.99x = 691,250.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,250.65/829.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.84

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