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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.59, 1,246.82 and 369.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.59, 1,246.82 and 369.13 is: 553.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.59 : 1,246.82 = 369.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.59/1,246.82 = 369.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.59x = 1,246.82 × 369.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.59x = 460,240.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,240.59/831.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.45

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