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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.34, 1,145.64 and 536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.34, 1,145.64 and 536 is: 739.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.34 : 1,145.64 = 536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.34/1,145.64 = 536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.34x = 1,145.64 × 536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.34x = 614,063.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,063.04/830.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.53

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