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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.98, 1,244.54 and 281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.98, 1,244.54 and 281.96 is: 422.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.98 : 1,244.54 = 281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.98/1,244.54 = 281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.98x = 1,244.54 × 281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.98x = 350,910.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,910.50/829.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.79

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