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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.69, 1,246.86 and 692.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.69, 1,246.86 and 692.52 is: 1,038.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.69 : 1,246.86 = 692.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.69/1,246.86 = 692.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.69x = 1,246.86 × 692.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.69x = 863,475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,475.49/831.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.22

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