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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.61, 1,244.52 and 504.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.61, 1,244.52 and 504.99 is: 756.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.61 : 1,244.52 = 504.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.61/1,244.52 = 504.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.61x = 1,244.52 × 504.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.61x = 628,470.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,470.15/830.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.64

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