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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.31, 1,246.92 and 676.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.31, 1,246.92 and 676.51 is: 1,014.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.31 : 1,246.92 = 676.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.31/1,246.92 = 676.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.31x = 1,246.92 × 676.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.31x = 843,553.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,553.85/831.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.73

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