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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.60, 1,246.31 and 636.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.60, 1,246.31 and 636.84 is: 955.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.60 : 1,246.31 = 636.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.60/1,246.31 = 636.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.60x = 1,246.31 × 636.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.60x = 793,701.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,701.65/830.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.58

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