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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.12, 1,246.51 and 392.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.12, 1,246.51 and 392.13 is: 588.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.12 : 1,246.51 = 392.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.12/1,246.51 = 392.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.12x = 1,246.51 × 392.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.12x = 488,793.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,793.81/831.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.11

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