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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.12, 1,246.21 and 283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.12, 1,246.21 and 283.08 is: 424.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.12 : 1,246.21 = 283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.12/1,246.21 = 283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.12x = 1,246.21 × 283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.12x = 352,777.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,777.13/831.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.46

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