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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.03, 1,145.55 and 536.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.03, 1,145.55 and 536.15 is: 739.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.03 : 1,145.55 = 536.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.03/1,145.55 = 536.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.03x = 1,145.55 × 536.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.03x = 614,183.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,183.95/830.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.95

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