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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.25, 1,246.88 and 420.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.25, 1,246.88 and 420.40 is: 630.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.25 : 1,246.88 = 420.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.25/1,246.88 = 420.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.25x = 1,246.88 × 420.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.25x = 524,188.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,188.35/831.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.60

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