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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.94, 1,243.63 and 556.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.94, 1,243.63 and 556.93 is: 833.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.94 : 1,243.63 = 556.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.94/1,243.63 = 556.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.94x = 1,243.63 × 556.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.94x = 692,614.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,614.86/830.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.53

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