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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.81, 1,244.40 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.81, 1,244.40 and 244.69 is: 366.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.81 : 1,244.40 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.81/1,244.40 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.81x = 1,244.40 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.81x = 304,492.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,492.24/829.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.94

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