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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.22, 1,145.10 and 705.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.22, 1,145.10 and 705.68 is: 973.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.22 : 1,145.10 = 705.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.22/1,145.10 = 705.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.22x = 1,145.10 × 705.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.22x = 808,074.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,074.17/830.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.33

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