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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.97, 1,244.49 and 282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.97, 1,244.49 and 282.20 is: 423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.97 : 1,244.49 = 282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.97/1,244.49 = 282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.97x = 1,244.49 × 282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.97x = 351,188.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,188.86/829.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.14

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