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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.71, 1,245.86 and 558.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.71, 1,245.86 and 558.45 is: 837.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.71 : 1,245.86 = 558.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.71/1,245.86 = 558.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.71x = 1,245.86 × 558.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.71x = 695,750.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,750.52/830.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.54

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