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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.59, 1,246.69 and 461.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.59, 1,246.69 and 461.37 is: 691.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.59 : 1,246.69 = 461.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.59/1,246.69 = 461.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.59x = 1,246.69 × 461.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.59x = 575,190.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,190.62/831.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.68

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