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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.07, 1,245.11 and 367.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.07, 1,245.11 and 367.86 is: 551.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.07 : 1,245.11 = 367.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.07/1,245.11 = 367.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.07x = 1,245.11 × 367.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.07x = 458,025.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,025.09/830.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.79

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