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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.78, 1,246.68 and 522.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.78, 1,246.68 and 522.90 is: 783.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.78 : 1,246.68 = 522.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.78/1,246.68 = 522.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.78x = 1,246.68 × 522.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.78x = 651,888.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,888.97/831.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.73

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