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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.06, 1,145.49 and 519.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.06, 1,145.49 and 519.50 is: 716.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.06 : 1,145.49 = 519.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.06/1,145.49 = 519.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.06x = 1,145.49 × 519.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.06x = 595,082.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,082.06/830.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.91

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