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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.79, 1,247.88 and 466.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.79, 1,247.88 and 466.83 is: 700.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.79 : 1,247.88 = 466.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.79/1,247.88 = 466.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.79x = 1,247.88 × 466.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.79x = 582,547.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,547.82/831.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.35

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