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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.50, 1,244.36 and 281.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.50, 1,244.36 and 281.53 is: 422.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.50 : 1,244.36 = 281.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.50/1,244.36 = 281.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.50x = 1,244.36 × 281.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.50x = 350,325.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,325.87/829.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.34

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