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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.30, 1,244.55 and 744.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.30, 1,244.55 and 744.90 is: 1,115.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.30 : 1,244.55 = 744.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.30/1,244.55 = 744.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.30x = 1,244.55 × 744.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.30x = 927,065.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,065.30/831.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.20

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