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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.96, 1,146.77 and 550.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.96, 1,146.77 and 550.70 is: 760.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.96 : 1,146.77 = 550.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.96/1,146.77 = 550.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.96x = 1,146.77 × 550.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.96x = 631,526.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,526.24/830.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.00

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