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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.57, 1,247.40 and 283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.57, 1,247.40 and 283.74 is: 425.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.57 : 1,247.40 = 283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.57/1,247.40 = 283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.57x = 1,247.40 × 283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.57x = 353,932.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,932.60/831.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.62

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