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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.46, 1,145.47 and 682.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.46, 1,145.47 and 682.84 is: 941.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.46 : 1,145.47 = 682.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.46/1,145.47 = 682.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.46x = 1,145.47 × 682.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.46x = 782,172.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,172.73/830.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.85

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