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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.35, 1,246.10 and 625.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.35, 1,246.10 and 625.35 is: 938.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.35 : 1,246.10 = 625.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.35/1,246.10 = 625.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.35x = 1,246.10 × 625.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.35x = 779,248.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,248.64/830.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.46

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