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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.56, 1,247.43 and 283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.56, 1,247.43 and 283.59 is: 425.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.56 : 1,247.43 = 283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.56/1,247.43 = 283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.56x = 1,247.43 × 283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.56x = 353,758.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,758.67/831.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.42

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