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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.01, 1,246.69 and 414.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.01, 1,246.69 and 414.76 is: 622.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.01 : 1,246.69 = 414.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.01/1,246.69 = 414.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.01x = 1,246.69 × 414.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.01x = 517,077.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,077.14/831.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.23

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