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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.83, 1,244.61 and 274.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.83, 1,244.61 and 274.53 is: 411.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.83 : 1,244.61 = 274.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.83/1,244.61 = 274.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.83x = 1,244.61 × 274.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.83x = 341,681.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,681.41/829.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.75

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