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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.97, 1,246.56 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.97, 1,246.56 and 275.76 is: 413.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.97 : 1,246.56 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.97/1,246.56 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.97x = 1,246.56 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.97x = 343,751.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,751.39/830.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.67

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