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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.13, 1,145.80 and 515.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.13, 1,145.80 and 515.21 is: 711.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.13 : 1,145.80 = 515.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.13/1,145.80 = 515.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.13x = 1,145.80 × 515.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.13x = 590,326.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,326.08/830.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.12

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