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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.48, 1,144.85 and 581.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.48, 1,144.85 and 581.02 is: 800.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.48 : 1,144.85 = 581.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.48/1,144.85 = 581.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.48x = 1,144.85 × 581.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.48x = 665,174.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,174.98/830.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.96

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