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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.18, 1,242.84 and 634.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.18, 1,242.84 and 634.70 is: 950.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.18 : 1,242.84 = 634.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.18/1,242.84 = 634.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.18x = 1,242.84 × 634.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.18x = 788,830.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,830.55/830.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.19

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