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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.72, 1,243.92 and 281.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.72, 1,243.92 and 281.62 is: 422.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.72 : 1,243.92 = 281.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.72/1,243.92 = 281.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.72x = 1,243.92 × 281.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.72x = 350,315.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,315.36/829.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.21

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