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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.43, 1,248.07 and 553.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.43, 1,248.07 and 553.70 is: 832.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.43 : 1,248.07 = 553.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.43/1,248.07 = 553.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.43x = 1,248.07 × 553.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.43x = 691,054.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,054.65/830.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.16

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