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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.19, 1,145.43 and 498.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.19, 1,145.43 and 498.45 is: 687.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.19 : 1,145.43 = 498.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.19/1,145.43 = 498.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.19x = 1,145.43 × 498.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.19x = 570,939.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,939.58/830.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.72

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