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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.52, 1,145.57 and 633.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.52, 1,145.57 and 633.69 is: 874.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.52 : 1,145.57 = 633.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.52/1,145.57 = 633.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.52x = 1,145.57 × 633.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.52x = 725,933.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,933.08/830.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.07

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