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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.16, 1,245.60 and 542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.16, 1,245.60 and 542.16 is: 813.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.16 : 1,245.60 = 542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.16/1,245.60 = 542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.16x = 1,245.60 × 542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.16x = 675,314.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,314.50/830.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.48

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