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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.80, 1,146.84 and 606.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.80, 1,146.84 and 606.94 is: 837.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.80 : 1,146.84 = 606.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.80/1,146.84 = 606.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.80x = 1,146.84 × 606.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.80x = 696,063.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,063.07/830.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.82

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