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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.62, 1,247.44 and 392.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.62, 1,247.44 and 392.73 is: 589.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.62 : 1,247.44 = 392.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.62/1,247.44 = 392.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.62x = 1,247.44 × 392.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.62x = 489,905.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,905.15/831.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.10

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