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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.24, 1,244.70 and 506.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.24, 1,244.70 and 506.40 is: 758.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.24 : 1,244.70 = 506.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.24/1,244.70 = 506.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.24x = 1,244.70 × 506.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.24x = 630,316.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,316.08/831.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.28

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