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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.88, 1,244.04 and 281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.88, 1,244.04 and 281.68 is: 422.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.88 : 1,244.04 = 281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.88/1,244.04 = 281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.88x = 1,244.04 × 281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.88x = 350,413.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,413.56/829.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.25

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