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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.89, 1,246.32 and 253.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.89, 1,246.32 and 253.75 is: 380.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.89 : 1,246.32 = 253.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.89/1,246.32 = 253.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.89x = 1,246.32 × 253.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.89x = 316,253.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,253.70/830.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.62

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