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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.33, 1,245.96 and 634.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.33, 1,245.96 and 634.86 is: 951.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.33 : 1,245.96 = 634.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.33/1,245.96 = 634.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.33x = 1,245.96 × 634.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.33x = 791,010.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,010.17/831.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.50

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