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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.74, 1,146.72 and 620.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.74, 1,146.72 and 620.56 is: 856.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.74 : 1,146.72 = 620.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.74/1,146.72 = 620.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.74x = 1,146.72 × 620.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.74x = 711,608.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,608.56/830.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.60

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