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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.04, 1,145.60 and 550.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.04, 1,145.60 and 550.27 is: 759.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.04 : 1,145.60 = 550.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.04/1,145.60 = 550.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.04x = 1,145.60 × 550.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.04x = 630,386.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,386.56/830.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.47

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