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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.18, 1,145.26 and 498.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.18, 1,145.26 and 498.03 is: 687.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.18 : 1,145.26 = 498.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.18/1,145.26 = 498.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.18x = 1,145.26 × 498.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.18x = 570,373.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,373.84/830.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.05

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