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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.87, 1,146.86 and 535.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.87, 1,146.86 and 535.91 is: 739.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.87 : 1,146.86 = 535.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.87/1,146.86 = 535.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.87x = 1,146.86 × 535.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.87x = 614,609.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,609.35/830.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.72

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