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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.12, 1,245.17 and 282.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.12, 1,245.17 and 282.69 is: 424.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.12 : 1,245.17 = 282.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.12/1,245.17 = 282.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.12x = 1,245.17 × 282.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.12x = 351,993.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,993.14/830.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.03

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