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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.16, 1,246.97 and 283.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.16, 1,246.97 and 283.35 is: 425.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.16 : 1,246.97 = 283.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.16/1,246.97 = 283.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.16x = 1,246.97 × 283.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.16x = 353,326.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,326.52/831.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.10

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