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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.79, 1,245.69 and 643.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.79, 1,245.69 and 643.11 is: 964.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.79 : 1,245.69 = 643.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.79/1,245.69 = 643.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.79x = 1,245.69 × 643.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.79x = 801,115.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,115.70/830.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.28

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