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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.60, 1,245.90 and 555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.60, 1,245.90 and 555.20 is: 832.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.60 : 1,245.90 = 555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.60/1,245.90 = 555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.60x = 1,245.90 × 555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.60x = 691,723.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,723.68/830.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.80

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