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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.91, 1,246.47 and 556.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.91, 1,246.47 and 556.92 is: 835.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.91 : 1,246.47 = 556.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.91/1,246.47 = 556.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.91x = 1,246.47 × 556.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.91x = 694,184.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,184.07/830.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.45

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