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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.79, 1,146.02 and 519.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.79, 1,146.02 and 519.75 is: 716.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.79 : 1,146.02 = 519.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.79/1,146.02 = 519.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.79x = 1,146.02 × 519.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.79x = 595,641.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,641.30/830.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.96

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