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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.02, 1,245.12 and 501.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.02, 1,245.12 and 501.31 is: 752.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.02 : 1,245.12 = 501.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.02/1,245.12 = 501.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.02x = 1,245.12 × 501.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.02x = 624,191.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,191.11/830.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.02

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