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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831, 1,147.02 and 551.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831, 1,147.02 and 551.28 is: 760.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831 : 1,147.02 = 551.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831/1,147.02 = 551.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831x = 1,147.02 × 551.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831x = 632,329.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,329.19/831
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.93

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