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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.36, 1,246.77 and 283.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.36, 1,246.77 and 283.53 is: 425.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.36 : 1,246.77 = 283.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.36/1,246.77 = 283.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.36x = 1,246.77 × 283.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.36x = 353,496.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,496.70/831.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.20

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