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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.41, 1,145.97 and 568.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.41, 1,145.97 and 568.51 is: 784.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.41 : 1,145.97 = 568.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.41/1,145.97 = 568.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.41x = 1,145.97 × 568.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.41x = 651,495.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,495.40/830.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.55

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