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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.58, 1,244.17 and 666.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.58, 1,244.17 and 666.42 is: 998.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.58 : 1,244.17 = 666.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.58/1,244.17 = 666.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.58x = 1,244.17 × 666.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.58x = 829,139.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,139.77/830.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.27

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