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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.22, 1,145.80 and 515.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.22, 1,145.80 and 515.40 is: 711.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.22 : 1,145.80 = 515.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.22/1,145.80 = 515.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.22x = 1,145.80 × 515.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.22x = 590,545.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,545.32/830.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.31

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