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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.55, 1,146.66 and 738.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.55, 1,146.66 and 738.30 is: 1,019.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.55 : 1,146.66 = 738.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.55/1,146.66 = 738.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.55x = 1,146.66 × 738.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.55x = 846,574.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,574.16/830.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.29

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