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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.96, 1,144.33 and 711.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.96, 1,144.33 and 711.99 is: 980.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.96 : 1,144.33 = 711.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.96/1,144.33 = 711.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.96x = 1,144.33 × 711.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.96x = 814,749.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,749.74/830.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.49

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