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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.60, 1,145.57 and 774.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.60, 1,145.57 and 774.71 is: 1,068.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.60 : 1,145.57 = 774.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.60/1,145.57 = 774.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.60x = 1,145.57 × 774.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.60x = 887,474.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,474.93/830.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.48

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