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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.92, 1,145.46 and 581.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.92, 1,145.46 and 581.46 is: 801.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.92 : 1,145.46 = 581.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.92/1,145.46 = 581.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.92x = 1,145.46 × 581.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.92x = 666,039.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,039.17/830.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.57

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