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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.08, 1,246.23 and 484.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.08, 1,246.23 and 484.49 is: 726.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.08 : 1,246.23 = 484.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.08/1,246.23 = 484.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.08x = 1,246.23 × 484.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.08x = 603,789.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,789.09/831.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.51

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