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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.41, 1,245.34 and 598.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.41, 1,245.34 and 598.60 is: 897.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.41 : 1,245.34 = 598.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.41/1,245.34 = 598.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.41x = 1,245.34 × 598.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.41x = 745,460.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,460.52/830.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.70

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