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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.76, 1,247.96 and 369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.76, 1,247.96 and 369.32 is: 554.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.76 : 1,247.96 = 369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.76/1,247.96 = 369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.76x = 1,247.96 × 369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.76x = 460,896.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,896.59/831.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.12

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