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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830, 1,145.76 and 519.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830, 1,145.76 and 519.68 is: 717.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830 : 1,145.76 = 519.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830/1,145.76 = 519.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830x = 1,145.76 × 519.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830x = 595,428.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,428.56/830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.38

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