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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.69, 1,146.20 and 499.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.69, 1,146.20 and 499.19 is: 688.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.69 : 1,146.20 = 499.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.69/1,146.20 = 499.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.69x = 1,146.20 × 499.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.69x = 572,167.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,167.09/830.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.79

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