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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.13, 1,245.85 and 369.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.13, 1,245.85 and 369.11 is: 553.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.13 : 1,245.85 = 369.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.13/1,245.85 = 369.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.13x = 1,245.85 × 369.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.13x = 459,855.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,855.69/831.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.29

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