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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.17, 1,245.22 and 504.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.17, 1,245.22 and 504.85 is: 757.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.17 : 1,245.22 = 504.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.17/1,245.22 = 504.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.17x = 1,245.22 × 504.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.17x = 628,649.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,649.32/830.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.25

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