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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.02, 1,246.59 and 253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.02, 1,246.59 and 253.89 is: 380.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.02 : 1,246.59 = 253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.02/1,246.59 = 253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.02x = 1,246.59 × 253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.02x = 316,496.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,496.74/831.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.85

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