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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.28, 1,145.50 and 515.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.28, 1,145.50 and 515.22 is: 710.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.28 : 1,145.50 = 515.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.28/1,145.50 = 515.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.28x = 1,145.50 × 515.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.28x = 590,183.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,183.60/830.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.82

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