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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.22, 1,247.94 and 465.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.22, 1,247.94 and 465.72 is: 700.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.22 : 1,247.94 = 465.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.22/1,247.94 = 465.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.22x = 1,247.94 × 465.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.22x = 581,190.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,190.62/830.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.04

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