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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.35, 1,245.48 and 567.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.35, 1,245.48 and 567.65 is: 850.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.35 : 1,245.48 = 567.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.35/1,245.48 = 567.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.35x = 1,245.48 × 567.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.35x = 706,996.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,996.72/831.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.42

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