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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.55, 1,246.61 and 608.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.55, 1,246.61 and 608.41 is: 913.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.55 : 1,246.61 = 608.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.55/1,246.61 = 608.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.55x = 1,246.61 × 608.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.55x = 758,453.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,453.07/830.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.19

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