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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.60, 1,245.90 and 571.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.60, 1,245.90 and 571.40 is: 857.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.60 : 1,245.90 = 571.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.60/1,245.90 = 571.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.60x = 1,245.90 × 571.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.60x = 711,907.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,907.26/830.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.10

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