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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.24, 1,145.54 and 498.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.24, 1,145.54 and 498.52 is: 687.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.24 : 1,145.54 = 498.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.24/1,145.54 = 498.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.24x = 1,145.54 × 498.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.24x = 571,074.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,074.60/830.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.84

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