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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.30, 1,244.23 and 769.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.30, 1,244.23 and 769.55 is: 1,153.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.30 : 1,244.23 = 769.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.30/1,244.23 = 769.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.30x = 1,244.23 × 769.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.30x = 957,489.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,489.05/830.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.19

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