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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.24, 1,241.69 and 615.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.24, 1,241.69 and 615.24 is: 919.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.24 : 1,241.69 = 615.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.24/1,241.69 = 615.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.24x = 1,241.69 × 615.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.24x = 763,934.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,934.28/831.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.03

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