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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.72, 1,245.77 and 275.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.72, 1,245.77 and 275.33 is: 412.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.72 : 1,245.77 = 275.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.72/1,245.77 = 275.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.72x = 1,245.77 × 275.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.72x = 342,996.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,996.72/830.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.89

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