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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.58, 1,244.97 and 624.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.58, 1,244.97 and 624.54 is: 936.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.58 : 1,244.97 = 624.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.58/1,244.97 = 624.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.58x = 1,244.97 × 624.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.58x = 777,533.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,533.56/830.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.13

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