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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.74, 1,247.34 and 392.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.74, 1,247.34 and 392.93 is: 589.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.74 : 1,247.34 = 392.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.74/1,247.34 = 392.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.74x = 1,247.34 × 392.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.74x = 490,117.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,117.31/831.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.27

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