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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.12, 1,145.59 and 498.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.12, 1,145.59 and 498.89 is: 688.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.12 : 1,145.59 = 498.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.12/1,145.59 = 498.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.12x = 1,145.59 × 498.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.12x = 571,525.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,525.01/830.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.49

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