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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.55, 1,245.86 and 275.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.55, 1,245.86 and 275.25 is: 412.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.55 : 1,245.86 = 275.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.55/1,245.86 = 275.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.55x = 1,245.86 × 275.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.55x = 342,921.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,921.83/830.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.88

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