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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.13, 1,246.16 and 657.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.13, 1,246.16 and 657.38 is: 986.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.13 : 1,246.16 = 657.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.13/1,246.16 = 657.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.13x = 1,246.16 × 657.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.13x = 819,191.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,191.14/830.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.82

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