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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.45, 1,244.82 and 522.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.45, 1,244.82 and 522.51 is: 783.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.45 : 1,244.82 = 522.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.45/1,244.82 = 522.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.45x = 1,244.82 × 522.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.45x = 650,430.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,430.90/830.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.23

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