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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830, 1,246.08 and 772.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830, 1,246.08 and 772.94 is: 1,160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830 : 1,246.08 = 772.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830/1,246.08 = 772.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830x = 1,246.08 × 772.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830x = 963,145.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,145.08/830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.42

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