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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.32, 1,244.55 and 583.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.32, 1,244.55 and 583.67 is: 873.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.32 : 1,244.55 = 583.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.32/1,244.55 = 583.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.32x = 1,244.55 × 583.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.32x = 726,406.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,406.50/831.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.80

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