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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.72, 1,247.35 and 283.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.72, 1,247.35 and 283.89 is: 425.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.72 : 1,247.35 = 283.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.72/1,247.35 = 283.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.72x = 1,247.35 × 283.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.72x = 354,110.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,110.19/831.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.76

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