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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.51, 1,243.44 and 556.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.51, 1,243.44 and 556.08 is: 832.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.51 : 1,243.44 = 556.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.51/1,243.44 = 556.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.51x = 1,243.44 × 556.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.51x = 691,452.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,452.12/830.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.56

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