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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.44, 1,244.39 and 274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.44, 1,244.39 and 274.14 is: 411.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.44 : 1,244.39 = 274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.44/1,244.39 = 274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.44x = 1,244.39 × 274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.44x = 341,135.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,135.70/829.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.28

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