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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.08, 1,248.90 and 576.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.08, 1,248.90 and 576.20 is: 865.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.08 : 1,248.90 = 576.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.08/1,248.90 = 576.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.08x = 1,248.90 × 576.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.08x = 719,616.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,616.18/831.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.88

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