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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.08, 1,247.13 and 465.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.08, 1,247.13 and 465.98 is: 699.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.08 : 1,247.13 = 465.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.08/1,247.13 = 465.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.08x = 1,247.13 × 465.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.08x = 581,131.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,131.40/831.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.25

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