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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.76, 1,247.68 and 254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.76, 1,247.68 and 254.68 is: 382.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.76 : 1,247.68 = 254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.76/1,247.68 = 254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.76x = 1,247.68 × 254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.76x = 317,759.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,759.14/831.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.03

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