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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.08, 1,246.12 and 611.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.08, 1,246.12 and 611.84 is: 917.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.08 : 1,246.12 = 611.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.08/1,246.12 = 611.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.08x = 1,246.12 × 611.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.08x = 762,426.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,426.06/831.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.39

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