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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.94, 1,245.20 and 441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.94, 1,245.20 and 441.20 is: 661.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.94 : 1,245.20 = 441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.94/1,245.20 = 441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.94x = 1,245.20 × 441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.94x = 549,373.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,373.81/830.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.15

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