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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.50, 1,244.66 and 600.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.50, 1,244.66 and 600.16 is: 899.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.50 : 1,244.66 = 600.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.50/1,244.66 = 600.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.50x = 1,244.66 × 600.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.50x = 746,985.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,985.92/830.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.45

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