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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.62, 1,245.30 and 648.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.62, 1,245.30 and 648.40 is: 972.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.62 : 1,245.30 = 648.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.62/1,245.30 = 648.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.62x = 1,245.30 × 648.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.62x = 807,452.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,452.52/830.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.11

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