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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.55, 1,242.64 and 609.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.55, 1,242.64 and 609.73 is: 912.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.55 : 1,242.64 = 609.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.55/1,242.64 = 609.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.55x = 1,242.64 × 609.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.55x = 757,672.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,672.54/830.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.25

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