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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.19, 1,244.21 and 342.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.19, 1,244.21 and 342.98 is: 514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.19 : 1,244.21 = 342.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.19/1,244.21 = 342.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.19x = 1,244.21 × 342.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.19x = 426,731.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,731.21/830.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.02

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