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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.14, 1,145.70 and 536.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.14, 1,145.70 and 536.27 is: 740.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.14 : 1,145.70 = 536.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.14/1,145.70 = 536.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.14x = 1,145.70 × 536.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.14x = 614,398.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,398.81/830.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.12

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