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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.93, 1,146.26 and 547.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.93, 1,146.26 and 547.74 is: 755.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.93 : 1,146.26 = 547.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.93/1,146.26 = 547.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.93x = 1,146.26 × 547.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.93x = 627,853.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,853.82/830.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.61

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