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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.73, 1,247.58 and 254.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.73, 1,247.58 and 254.59 is: 381.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.73 : 1,247.58 = 254.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.73/1,247.58 = 254.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.73x = 1,247.58 × 254.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.73x = 317,621.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,621.39/831.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.88

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