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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.91, 1,244.61 and 244.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.91, 1,244.61 and 244.77 is: 367.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.91 : 1,244.61 = 244.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.91/1,244.61 = 244.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.91x = 1,244.61 × 244.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.91x = 304,641.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,641.33/829.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.08

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