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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.08, 1,146.01 and 550.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.08, 1,146.01 and 550.55 is: 760.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.08 : 1,146.01 = 550.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.08/1,146.01 = 550.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.08x = 1,146.01 × 550.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.08x = 630,935.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,935.81/830.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.09

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