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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.20, 1,146.11 and 643.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.20, 1,146.11 and 643.27 is: 888.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.20 : 1,146.11 = 643.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.20/1,146.11 = 643.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.20x = 1,146.11 × 643.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.20x = 737,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,258.18/830.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.05

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