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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.38, 1,144.89 and 633.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.38, 1,144.89 and 633.58 is: 873.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.38 : 1,144.89 = 633.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.38/1,144.89 = 633.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.38x = 1,144.89 × 633.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.38x = 725,379.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,379.41/830.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.55

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