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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.79, 1,246.07 and 419.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.79, 1,246.07 and 419.75 is: 629.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.79 : 1,246.07 = 419.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.79/1,246.07 = 419.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.79x = 1,246.07 × 419.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.79x = 523,032.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,032.70/830.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.56

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