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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.39, 1,245.59 and 282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.39, 1,245.59 and 282.56 is: 423.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.39 : 1,245.59 = 282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.39/1,245.59 = 282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.39x = 1,245.59 × 282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.39x = 351,957.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,957.73/830.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.85

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