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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.91, 1,244.73 and 715.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.91, 1,244.73 and 715.35 is: 1,071.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.91 : 1,244.73 = 715.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.91/1,244.73 = 715.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.91x = 1,244.73 × 715.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.91x = 890,417.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,417.61/830.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.62

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