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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.85, 1,245.09 and 282.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.85, 1,245.09 and 282.03 is: 423.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.85 : 1,245.09 = 282.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.85/1,245.09 = 282.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.85x = 1,245.09 × 282.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.85x = 351,149.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,149.12/829.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.15

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