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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.07, 1,246.24 and 283.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.07, 1,246.24 and 283.11 is: 424.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.07 : 1,246.24 = 283.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.07/1,246.24 = 283.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.07x = 1,246.24 × 283.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.07x = 352,823.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,823.01/831.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.54

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