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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.15, 1,246.03 and 392.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.15, 1,246.03 and 392.15 is: 587.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.15 : 1,246.03 = 392.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.15/1,246.03 = 392.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.15x = 1,246.03 × 392.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.15x = 488,632.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,632.80/831.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.90

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