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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.11, 1,245.38 and 596.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.11, 1,245.38 and 596.12 is: 894.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.11 : 1,245.38 = 596.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.11/1,245.38 = 596.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.11x = 1,245.38 × 596.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.11x = 742,386.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,386.72/830.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.32

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