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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.69, 1,245.92 and 554.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.69, 1,245.92 and 554.13 is: 830.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.69 : 1,245.92 = 554.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.69/1,245.92 = 554.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.69x = 1,245.92 × 554.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.69x = 690,398.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,398.88/831.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.12

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