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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.11, 1,243.77 and 504.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.11, 1,243.77 and 504.49 is: 755.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.11 : 1,243.77 = 504.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.11/1,243.77 = 504.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.11x = 1,243.77 × 504.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.11x = 627,469.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,469.53/830.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.89

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