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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.43, 1,246.78 and 283.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.43, 1,246.78 and 283.47 is: 425.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.43 : 1,246.78 = 283.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.43/1,246.78 = 283.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.43x = 1,246.78 × 283.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.43x = 353,424.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,424.73/831.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.08

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