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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.40, 1,146.16 and 550.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.40, 1,146.16 and 550.50 is: 759.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.40 : 1,146.16 = 550.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.40/1,146.16 = 550.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.40x = 1,146.16 × 550.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.40x = 630,961.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,961.08/830.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.83

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