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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.91, 1,246.84 and 484.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.91, 1,246.84 and 484.38 is: 726.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.91 : 1,246.84 = 484.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.91/1,246.84 = 484.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.91x = 1,246.84 × 484.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.91x = 603,945.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,945.87/830.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.85

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