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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.78, 1,244.70 and 694.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.78, 1,244.70 and 694.70 is: 1,040.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.78 : 1,244.70 = 694.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.78/1,244.70 = 694.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.78x = 1,244.70 × 694.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.78x = 864,693.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,693.09/830.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.82

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