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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.25, 1,146.15 and 519.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.25, 1,146.15 and 519.75 is: 717.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.25 : 1,146.15 = 519.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.25/1,146.15 = 519.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.25x = 1,146.15 × 519.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.25x = 595,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,711.46/830.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.51

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