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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.50, 1,248.03 and 420.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.50, 1,248.03 and 420.93 is: 631.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.50 : 1,248.03 = 420.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.50/1,248.03 = 420.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.50x = 1,248.03 × 420.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.50x = 525,331.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,331.16/831.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.79

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