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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.54, 1,244.89 and 483.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.54, 1,244.89 and 483.81 is: 724.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.54 : 1,244.89 = 483.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.54/1,244.89 = 483.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.54x = 1,244.89 × 483.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.54x = 602,293.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,293.34/831.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.31

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