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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.28, 1,147.86 and 622.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.28, 1,147.86 and 622.92 is: 861.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.28 : 1,147.86 = 622.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.28/1,147.86 = 622.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.28x = 1,147.86 × 622.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.28x = 715,024.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,024.95/830.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.19

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