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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.34, 1,247.54 and 768.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.34, 1,247.54 and 768.60 is: 1,153.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.34 : 1,247.54 = 768.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.34/1,247.54 = 768.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.34x = 1,247.54 × 768.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.34x = 958,859.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,859.24/831.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.39

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