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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.75, 1,245.86 and 275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.75, 1,245.86 and 275.36 is: 412.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.75 : 1,245.86 = 275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.75/1,245.86 = 275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.75x = 1,245.86 × 275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.75x = 343,058.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,058.49/830.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.95

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