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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.85, 1,244.50 and 569.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.85, 1,244.50 and 569.62 is: 853.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.85 : 1,244.50 = 569.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.85/1,244.50 = 569.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.85x = 1,244.50 × 569.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.85x = 708,892.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,892.09/830.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.21

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