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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.19, 1,244.85 and 367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.19, 1,244.85 and 367.74 is: 551.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.19 : 1,244.85 = 367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.19/1,244.85 = 367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.19x = 1,244.85 × 367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.19x = 457,781.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,781.14/830.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.42

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