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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.35, 1,243.90 and 504.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.35, 1,243.90 and 504.91 is: 756.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.35 : 1,243.90 = 504.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.35/1,243.90 = 504.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.35x = 1,243.90 × 504.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.35x = 628,057.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,057.55/830.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.38

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