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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.75, 1,245.03 and 600.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.75, 1,245.03 and 600.41 is: 899.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.75 : 1,245.03 = 600.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.75/1,245.03 = 600.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.75x = 1,245.03 × 600.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.75x = 747,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,522.24/830.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.82

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