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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.08, 1,244.08 and 555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.08, 1,244.08 and 555.20 is: 832.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.08 : 1,244.08 = 555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.08/1,244.08 = 555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.08x = 1,244.08 × 555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.08x = 690,713.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,713.22/830.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.10

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