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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.58, 1,147.62 and 725.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.58, 1,147.62 and 725.51 is: 1,002.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.58 : 1,147.62 = 725.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.58/1,147.62 = 725.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.58x = 1,147.62 × 725.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.58x = 832,605.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,605.10/830.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.44

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