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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.73, 1,244.18 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.73, 1,244.18 and 281.76 is: 422.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.73 : 1,244.18 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.73/1,244.18 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.73x = 1,244.18 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.73x = 350,558.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,558.75/829.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.50

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