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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.50, 1,247.24 and 284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.50, 1,247.24 and 284.06 is: 426.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.50 : 1,247.24 = 284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.50/1,247.24 = 284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.50x = 1,247.24 × 284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.50x = 354,289.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,289.57/831.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.08

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