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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.52, 1,244.77 and 391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.52, 1,244.77 and 391.50 is: 586.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.52 : 1,244.77 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.52/1,244.77 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.52x = 1,244.77 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.52x = 487,326.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,326.48/830.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.77

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