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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.64, 1,247.58 and 283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.64, 1,247.58 and 283.96 is: 425.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.64 : 1,247.58 = 283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.64/1,247.58 = 283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.64x = 1,247.58 × 283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.64x = 354,262.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,262.82/831.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.98

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