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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.69, 1,245.19 and 522.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.69, 1,245.19 and 522.76 is: 783.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.69 : 1,245.19 = 522.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.69/1,245.19 = 522.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.69x = 1,245.19 × 522.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.69x = 650,935.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,935.52/830.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.61

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