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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.73, 1,145.00 and 581.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.73, 1,145.00 and 581.60 is: 801.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.73 : 1,145.00 = 581.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.73/1,145.00 = 581.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.73x = 1,145.00 × 581.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.73x = 665,930.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,930.90/830.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.62

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