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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.30, 1,246.74 and 497.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.30, 1,246.74 and 497.90 is: 746.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.30 : 1,246.74 = 497.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.30/1,246.74 = 497.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.30x = 1,246.74 × 497.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.30x = 620,745.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,745.61/831.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.72

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