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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.43, 1,145.84 and 519.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.43, 1,145.84 and 519.75 is: 717.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.43 : 1,145.84 = 519.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.43/1,145.84 = 519.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.43x = 1,145.84 × 519.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.43x = 595,547.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,547.74/830.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.16

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