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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.76, 1,246.11 and 282.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.76, 1,246.11 and 282.95 is: 424.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.76 : 1,246.11 = 282.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.76/1,246.11 = 282.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.76x = 1,246.11 × 282.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.76x = 352,586.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,586.82/830.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.41

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