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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.12, 1,245.30 and 573.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.12, 1,245.30 and 573.80 is: 860.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.12 : 1,245.30 = 573.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.12/1,245.30 = 573.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.12x = 1,245.30 × 573.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.12x = 714,553.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,553.14/830.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.78

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