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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.06, 1,246.05 and 710.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.06, 1,246.05 and 710.10 is: 1,064.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.06 : 1,246.05 = 710.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.06/1,246.05 = 710.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.06x = 1,246.05 × 710.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.06x = 884,820.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,820.11/831.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.69

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