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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.60, 1,247.46 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.60, 1,247.46 and 283.56 is: 425.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.60 : 1,247.46 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.60/1,247.46 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.60x = 1,247.46 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.60x = 353,729.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,729.76/831.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.36

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