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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.06, 1,245.70 and 397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.06, 1,245.70 and 397.52 is: 596.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.06 : 1,245.70 = 397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.06/1,245.70 = 397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.06x = 1,245.70 × 397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.06x = 495,190.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,190.66/830.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.57

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