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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.61, 1,246.05 and 739.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.61, 1,246.05 and 739.89 is: 1,109.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.61 : 1,246.05 = 739.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.61/1,246.05 = 739.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.61x = 1,246.05 × 739.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.61x = 921,939.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,939.93/830.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.96

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