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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.38, 1,145.78 and 535.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.38, 1,145.78 and 535.54 is: 738.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.38 : 1,145.78 = 535.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.38/1,145.78 = 535.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.38x = 1,145.78 × 535.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.38x = 613,611.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,611.02/830.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.95

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