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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.47, 1,246.19 and 588.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.47, 1,246.19 and 588.06 is: 881.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.47 : 1,246.19 = 588.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.47/1,246.19 = 588.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.47x = 1,246.19 × 588.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.47x = 732,831.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,831.55/831.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.37

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