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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.19, 1,145.46 and 498.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.19, 1,145.46 and 498.75 is: 688.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.19 : 1,145.46 = 498.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.19/1,145.46 = 498.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.19x = 1,145.46 × 498.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.19x = 571,298.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,298.18/830.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.15

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