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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.79, 1,244.67 and 829.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.79, 1,244.67 and 829.98 is: 1,143.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.79 : 1,244.67 = 829.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.79/1,244.67 = 829.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.79x = 1,244.67 × 829.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.79x = 1,033,048.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,048.09/903.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.02

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