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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.06, 1,245.78 and 420.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.06, 1,245.78 and 420.39 is: 630.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.06 : 1,245.78 = 420.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.06/1,245.78 = 420.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.06x = 1,245.78 × 420.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.06x = 523,713.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,713.45/831.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.18

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