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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830, 1,145.48 and 519.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830, 1,145.48 and 519.44 is: 716.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830 : 1,145.48 = 519.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830/1,145.48 = 519.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830x = 1,145.48 × 519.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830x = 595,008.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,008.13/830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.88

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