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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.16, 1,145.98 and 550.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.16, 1,145.98 and 550.54 is: 759.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.16 : 1,145.98 = 550.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.16/1,145.98 = 550.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.16x = 1,145.98 × 550.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.16x = 630,907.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,907.83/830.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.98

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