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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.13, 1,245.70 and 343.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.13, 1,245.70 and 343.11 is: 514.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.13 : 1,245.70 = 343.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.13/1,245.70 = 343.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.13x = 1,245.70 × 343.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.13x = 427,410.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,410.41/830.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.87

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