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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.40, 1,246.68 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.40, 1,246.68 and 283.44 is: 425.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.40 : 1,246.68 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.40/1,246.68 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.40x = 1,246.68 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.40x = 353,358.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,358.98/831.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.02

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