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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.71, 1,248.33 and 421.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.71, 1,248.33 and 421.14 is: 632.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.71 : 1,248.33 = 421.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.71/1,248.33 = 421.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.71x = 1,248.33 × 421.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.71x = 525,717.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,717.42/831.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.09

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