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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.95, 1,246.62 and 253.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.95, 1,246.62 and 253.82 is: 380.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.95 : 1,246.62 = 253.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.95/1,246.62 = 253.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.95x = 1,246.62 × 253.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.95x = 316,417.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,417.09/830.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.79

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