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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.16, 1,244.40 and 573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.16, 1,244.40 and 573.12 is: 859.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.16 : 1,244.40 = 573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.16/1,244.40 = 573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.16x = 1,244.40 × 573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.16x = 713,190.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,190.53/830.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.10

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