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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.29, 1,146.29 and 738.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.29, 1,146.29 and 738.02 is: 1,018.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.29 : 1,146.29 = 738.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.29/1,146.29 = 738.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.29x = 1,146.29 × 738.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.29x = 845,984.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,984.95/830.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.90

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