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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.97, 1,146.56 and 609.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.97, 1,146.56 and 609.54 is: 841.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.97 : 1,146.56 = 609.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.97/1,146.56 = 609.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.97x = 1,146.56 × 609.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.97x = 698,871.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,871.13/830.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.03

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