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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.44, 1,247.16 and 590.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.44, 1,247.16 and 590.87 is: 886.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.44 : 1,247.16 = 590.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.44/1,247.16 = 590.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.44x = 1,247.16 × 590.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.44x = 736,909.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,909.43/831.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.31

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