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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.91, 1,145.42 and 683.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.91, 1,145.42 and 683.30 is: 941.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.91 : 1,145.42 = 683.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.91/1,145.42 = 683.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.91x = 1,145.42 × 683.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.91x = 782,656.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,656.34/830.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.93

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