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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.04, 1,247.04 and 574

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.04, 1,247.04 and 574 is: 861.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.04 : 1,247.04 = 574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.04/1,247.04 = 574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.04x = 1,247.04 × 574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.04x = 715,800.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,800.96/831.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.33

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