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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.08, 1,245.12 and 342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.08, 1,245.12 and 342.60 is: 513.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.08 : 1,245.12 = 342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.08/1,245.12 = 342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.08x = 1,245.12 × 342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.08x = 426,578.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,578.11/830.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.90

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