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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.92, 1,244.70 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.92, 1,244.70 and 244.76 is: 367.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.92 : 1,244.70 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.92/1,244.70 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.92x = 1,244.70 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.92x = 304,646.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,646.55/829.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.08

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