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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831, 1,244.25 and 440.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831, 1,244.25 and 440.19 is: 659.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831 : 1,244.25 = 440.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831/1,244.25 = 440.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831x = 1,244.25 × 440.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831x = 547,706.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,706.41/831
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.09

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