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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.11, 1,246.62 and 246.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.11, 1,246.62 and 246.09 is: 369.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.11 : 1,246.62 = 246.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.11/1,246.62 = 246.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.11x = 1,246.62 × 246.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.11x = 306,780.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,780.72/831.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.12

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