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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.04, 1,244.96 and 445.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.04, 1,244.96 and 445.76 is: 667.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.04 : 1,244.96 = 445.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.04/1,244.96 = 445.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.04x = 1,244.96 × 445.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.04x = 554,953.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,953.37/831.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.78

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