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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.92, 1,247.01 and 484.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.92, 1,247.01 and 484.24 is: 726.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.92 : 1,247.01 = 484.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.92/1,247.01 = 484.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.92x = 1,247.01 × 484.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.92x = 603,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,852.12/830.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.73

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