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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830, 1,144.08 and 767.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830, 1,144.08 and 767.84 is: 1,058.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830 : 1,144.08 = 767.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830/1,144.08 = 767.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830x = 1,144.08 × 767.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830x = 878,470.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,470.39/830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.40

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