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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.76, 1,247.82 and 254.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.76, 1,247.82 and 254.62 is: 381.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.76 : 1,247.82 = 254.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.76/1,247.82 = 254.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.76x = 1,247.82 × 254.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.76x = 317,719.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,719.93/831.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.99

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