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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.46, 1,244.31 and 586.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.46, 1,244.31 and 586.50 is: 878.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.46 : 1,244.31 = 586.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.46/1,244.31 = 586.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.46x = 1,244.31 × 586.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.46x = 729,787.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,787.82/830.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.78

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