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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.63, 1,245.13 and 368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.63, 1,245.13 and 368.12 is: 551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.63 : 1,245.13 = 368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.63/1,245.13 = 368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.63x = 1,245.13 × 368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.63x = 458,357.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,357.26/830.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.82

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