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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.47, 1,247.32 and 283.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.47, 1,247.32 and 283.51 is: 425.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.47 : 1,247.32 = 283.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.47/1,247.32 = 283.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.47x = 1,247.32 × 283.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.47x = 353,627.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,627.69/831.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.30

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