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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.30, 1,147.06 and 582.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.30, 1,147.06 and 582.54 is: 803.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.30 : 1,147.06 = 582.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.30/1,147.06 = 582.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.30x = 1,147.06 × 582.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.30x = 668,208.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,208.33/831.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.81

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