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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.60, 1,245.78 and 506.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.60, 1,245.78 and 506.16 is: 758.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.60 : 1,245.78 = 506.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.60/1,245.78 = 506.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.60x = 1,245.78 × 506.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.60x = 630,564.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,564.00/831.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.25

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