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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.40, 1,245.60 and 571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.40, 1,245.60 and 571.20 is: 856.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.40 : 1,245.60 = 571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.40/1,245.60 = 571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.40x = 1,245.60 × 571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.40x = 711,486.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,486.72/830.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.80

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