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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.00, 1,244.72 and 282.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.00, 1,244.72 and 282.04 is: 422.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.00 : 1,244.72 = 282.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.00/1,244.72 = 282.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.00x = 1,244.72 × 282.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.00x = 351,058.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,058.42/830.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.96

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