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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.61, 1,243.53 and 281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.61, 1,243.53 and 281.60 is: 422.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.61 : 1,243.53 = 281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.61/1,243.53 = 281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.61x = 1,243.53 × 281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.61x = 350,171.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,171.83/829.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.09

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