Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831, 1,245.60 and 397.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 831, 1,245.60 and 397.20 is: 595.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
831 : 1,245.60 = 397.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
831/1,245.60 = 397.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
831x = 1,245.60 × 397.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
831x = 494,752.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 494,752.32/831 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595.37
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