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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.68, 1,244.64 and 281.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.68, 1,244.64 and 281.72 is: 422.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.68 : 1,244.64 = 281.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.68/1,244.64 = 281.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.68x = 1,244.64 × 281.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.68x = 350,638.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,638.43/829.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.62

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