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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.92, 1,246.08 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.92, 1,246.08 and 275.52 is: 413.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.92 : 1,246.08 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.92/1,246.08 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.92x = 1,246.08 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.92x = 343,324.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,324.12/830.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.19

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