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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.57, 1,247.55 and 254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.57, 1,247.55 and 254.43 is: 381.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.57 : 1,247.55 = 254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.57/1,247.55 = 254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.57x = 1,247.55 × 254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.57x = 317,414.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,414.15/831.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.70

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