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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.41, 1,246.91 and 283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.41, 1,246.91 and 283.58 is: 425.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.41 : 1,246.91 = 283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.41/1,246.91 = 283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.41x = 1,246.91 × 283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.41x = 353,591.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,591.09/831.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.29

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