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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.42, 1,247.22 and 557.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.42, 1,247.22 and 557.42 is: 836.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.42 : 1,247.22 = 557.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.42/1,247.22 = 557.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.42x = 1,247.22 × 557.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.42x = 695,225.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,225.37/831.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.19

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