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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.18, 1,145.17 and 519.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.18, 1,145.17 and 519.14 is: 716.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.18 : 1,145.17 = 519.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.18/1,145.17 = 519.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.18x = 1,145.17 × 519.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.18x = 594,500.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,500.96/830.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.11

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