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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.10, 1,244.11 and 281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.10, 1,244.11 and 281.44 is: 422.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.10 : 1,244.11 = 281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.10/1,244.11 = 281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.10x = 1,244.11 × 281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.10x = 350,143.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,143.70/829.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.32

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