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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.65, 1,145.41 and 594.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.65, 1,145.41 and 594.55 is: 819.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.65 : 1,145.41 = 594.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.65/1,145.41 = 594.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.65x = 1,145.41 × 594.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.65x = 681,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,003.52/830.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.84

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