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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.07, 1,244.75 and 282.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.07, 1,244.75 and 282.11 is: 423.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.07 : 1,244.75 = 282.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.07/1,244.75 = 282.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.07x = 1,244.75 × 282.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.07x = 351,148.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,148.79/830.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.04

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