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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.66, 1,246.73 and 392.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.66, 1,246.73 and 392.45 is: 589.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.66 : 1,246.73 = 392.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.66/1,246.73 = 392.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.66x = 1,246.73 × 392.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.66x = 489,270.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,270.99/830.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.02

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