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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.68, 1,247.63 and 283.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.68, 1,247.63 and 283.71 is: 425.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.68 : 1,247.63 = 283.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.68/1,247.63 = 283.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.68x = 1,247.63 × 283.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.68x = 353,965.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,965.66/831.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.61

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