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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.64, 1,243.53 and 555.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.64, 1,243.53 and 555.78 is: 832.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.64 : 1,243.53 = 555.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.64/1,243.53 = 555.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.64x = 1,243.53 × 555.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.64x = 691,129.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,129.10/830.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.04

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