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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.06, 1,246.89 and 484.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.06, 1,246.89 and 484.33 is: 726.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.06 : 1,246.89 = 484.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.06/1,246.89 = 484.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.06x = 1,246.89 × 484.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.06x = 603,907.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,907.27/831.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.67

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