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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.39, 1,144.77 and 593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.39, 1,144.77 and 593.60 is: 818.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.39 : 1,144.77 = 593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.39/1,144.77 = 593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.39x = 1,144.77 × 593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.39x = 679,535.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,535.47/830.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.33

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