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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.98, 1,244.24 and 676.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.98, 1,244.24 and 676.27 is: 1,012.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.98 : 1,244.24 = 676.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.98/1,244.24 = 676.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.98x = 1,244.24 × 676.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.98x = 841,442.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,442.18/830.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.59

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