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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.31, 1,248.03 and 519.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.31, 1,248.03 and 519.45 is: 779.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.31 : 1,248.03 = 519.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.31/1,248.03 = 519.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.31x = 1,248.03 × 519.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.31x = 648,289.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,289.18/831.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.84

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