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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.44, 1,247.10 and 541.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.44, 1,247.10 and 541.72 is: 813.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.44 : 1,247.10 = 541.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.44/1,247.10 = 541.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.44x = 1,247.10 × 541.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.44x = 675,579.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,579.01/830.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.52

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