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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.02, 1,243.49 and 646.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.02, 1,243.49 and 646.52 is: 968.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.02 : 1,243.49 = 646.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.02/1,243.49 = 646.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.02x = 1,243.49 × 646.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.02x = 803,941.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,941.15/830.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.58

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