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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.47, 1,247.21 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.47, 1,247.21 and 254.34 is: 381.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.47 : 1,247.21 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.47/1,247.21 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.47x = 1,247.21 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.47x = 317,218.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,218.80/831.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.52

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