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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.76, 1,146.06 and 620.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.76, 1,146.06 and 620.58 is: 856.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.76 : 1,146.06 = 620.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.76/1,146.06 = 620.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.76x = 1,146.06 × 620.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.76x = 711,221.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,221.91/830.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.11

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