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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.30, 1,145.36 and 550.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.30, 1,145.36 and 550.44 is: 759.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.30 : 1,145.36 = 550.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.30/1,145.36 = 550.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.30x = 1,145.36 × 550.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.30x = 630,453.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,453.33/830.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.31

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