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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.57, 1,247.62 and 283.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.57, 1,247.62 and 283.75 is: 425.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.57 : 1,247.62 = 283.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.57/1,247.62 = 283.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.57x = 1,247.62 × 283.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.57x = 354,016.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,016.67/831.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.72

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