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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.78, 1,247.52 and 311.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.78, 1,247.52 and 311.66 is: 467.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.78 : 1,247.52 = 311.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.78/1,247.52 = 311.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.78x = 1,247.52 × 311.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.78x = 388,802.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,802.08/831.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.43

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