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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.09, 1,246.65 and 420.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.09, 1,246.65 and 420.24 is: 630.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.09 : 1,246.65 = 420.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.09/1,246.65 = 420.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.09x = 1,246.65 × 420.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.09x = 523,892.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,892.20/831.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.37

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