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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.34, 1,246.62 and 283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.34, 1,246.62 and 283.36 is: 424.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.34 : 1,246.62 = 283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.34/1,246.62 = 283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.34x = 1,246.62 × 283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.34x = 353,242.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,242.24/831.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.91

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