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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.28, 1,145.42 and 515.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.28, 1,145.42 and 515.46 is: 711.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.28 : 1,145.42 = 515.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.28/1,145.42 = 515.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.28x = 1,145.42 × 515.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.28x = 590,418.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,418.19/830.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.11

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