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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.75, 1,247.63 and 420.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.75, 1,247.63 and 420.81 is: 631.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.75 : 1,247.63 = 420.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.75/1,247.63 = 420.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.75x = 1,247.63 × 420.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.75x = 525,013.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,013.08/831.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.22

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