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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.59, 1,145.55 and 805.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.59, 1,145.55 and 805.21 is: 1,110.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.59 : 1,145.55 = 805.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.59/1,145.55 = 805.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.59x = 1,145.55 × 805.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.59x = 922,408.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,408.32/830.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.55

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