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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.59, 1,246.35 and 709.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.59, 1,246.35 and 709.41 is: 1,064.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.59 : 1,246.35 = 709.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.59/1,246.35 = 709.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.59x = 1,246.35 × 709.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.59x = 884,173.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,173.15/830.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.51

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