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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.02, 1,145.88 and 719.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.02, 1,145.88 and 719.22 is: 992.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.02 : 1,145.88 = 719.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.02/1,145.88 = 719.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.02x = 1,145.88 × 719.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.02x = 824,139.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,139.81/830.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.92

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