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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.62, 1,247.01 and 485.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.62, 1,247.01 and 485.06 is: 727.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.62 : 1,247.01 = 485.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.62/1,247.01 = 485.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.62x = 1,247.01 × 485.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.62x = 604,874.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,874.67/831.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.35

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