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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.66, 1,246.28 and 554.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.66, 1,246.28 and 554.13 is: 831.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.66 : 1,246.28 = 554.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.66/1,246.28 = 554.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.66x = 1,246.28 × 554.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.66x = 690,598.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,598.37/830.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.39

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