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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.41, 1,244.94 and 624.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.41, 1,244.94 and 624.58 is: 936.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.41 : 1,244.94 = 624.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.41/1,244.94 = 624.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.41x = 1,244.94 × 624.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.41x = 777,564.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,564.63/830.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.36

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