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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.27, 1,145.82 and 550.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.27, 1,145.82 and 550.02 is: 759.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.27 : 1,145.82 = 550.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.27/1,145.82 = 550.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.27x = 1,145.82 × 550.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.27x = 630,223.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,223.92/830.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.06

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