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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.55, 1,144.89 and 682.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.55, 1,144.89 and 682.92 is: 941.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.55 : 1,144.89 = 682.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.55/1,144.89 = 682.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.55x = 1,144.89 × 682.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.55x = 781,868.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,868.28/830.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.39

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