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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.50, 1,245.76 and 374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.50, 1,245.76 and 374.50 is: 561.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.50 : 1,245.76 = 374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.50/1,245.76 = 374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.50x = 1,245.76 × 374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.50x = 466,537.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,537.12/830.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.75

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