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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.28, 1,144.08 and 620.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.28, 1,144.08 and 620.04 is: 854.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.28 : 1,144.08 = 620.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.28/1,144.08 = 620.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.28x = 1,144.08 × 620.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.28x = 709,375.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,375.36/830.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.38

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