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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.41, 1,245.54 and 599.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.41, 1,245.54 and 599.71 is: 899.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.41 : 1,245.54 = 599.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.41/1,245.54 = 599.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.41x = 1,245.54 × 599.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.41x = 746,962.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,962.79/830.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.51

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