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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.94, 1,244.70 and 282.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.94, 1,244.70 and 282.11 is: 423.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.94 : 1,244.70 = 282.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.94/1,244.70 = 282.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.94x = 1,244.70 × 282.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.94x = 351,136.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,136.09/829.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.09

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