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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.55, 1,145.93 and 535.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.55, 1,145.93 and 535.99 is: 739.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.55 : 1,145.93 = 535.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.55/1,145.93 = 535.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.55x = 1,145.93 × 535.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.55x = 614,205.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,205.68/830.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.51

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