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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.65, 1,145.73 and 515.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.65, 1,145.73 and 515.58 is: 711.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.65 : 1,145.73 = 515.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.65/1,145.73 = 515.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.65x = 1,145.73 × 515.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.65x = 590,715.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,715.47/830.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.15

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