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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.65, 1,247.18 and 283.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.65, 1,247.18 and 283.70 is: 425.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.65 : 1,247.18 = 283.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.65/1,247.18 = 283.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.65x = 1,247.18 × 283.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.65x = 353,826.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,826.67/831.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.45

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