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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.74, 1,245.27 and 397.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.74, 1,245.27 and 397.42 is: 595.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.74 : 1,245.27 = 397.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.74/1,245.27 = 397.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.74x = 1,245.27 × 397.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.74x = 494,895.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,895.20/830.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.73

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