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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830, 1,144.32 and 698.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830, 1,144.32 and 698.72 is: 963.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830 : 1,144.32 = 698.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830/1,144.32 = 698.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830x = 1,144.32 × 698.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830x = 799,559.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,559.27/830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.32

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