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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.66, 1,244.34 and 507.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.66, 1,244.34 and 507.24 is: 758.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.66 : 1,244.34 = 507.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.66/1,244.34 = 507.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.66x = 1,244.34 × 507.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.66x = 631,179.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,179.02/831.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.94

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