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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.78, 1,248.12 and 421.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.78, 1,248.12 and 421.38 is: 632.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.78 : 1,248.12 = 421.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.78/1,248.12 = 421.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.78x = 1,248.12 × 421.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.78x = 525,932.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,932.81/831.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.30

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