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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.11, 1,246.69 and 275.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.11, 1,246.69 and 275.83 is: 413.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.11 : 1,246.69 = 275.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.11/1,246.69 = 275.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.11x = 1,246.69 × 275.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.11x = 343,874.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,874.50/831.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.75

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