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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.85, 1,244.36 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.85, 1,244.36 and 281.88 is: 422.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.85 : 1,244.36 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.85/1,244.36 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.85x = 1,244.36 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.85x = 350,760.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,760.90/829.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.68

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