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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.13, 1,244.93 and 537.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.13, 1,244.93 and 537.95 is: 806.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.13 : 1,244.93 = 537.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.13/1,244.93 = 537.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.13x = 1,244.93 × 537.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.13x = 669,701.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,701.18/830.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.74

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