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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.15, 1,247.54 and 634.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.15, 1,247.54 and 634.32 is: 952.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.15 : 1,247.54 = 634.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.15/1,247.54 = 634.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.15x = 1,247.54 × 634.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.15x = 791,339.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,339.57/831.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.10

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