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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.80, 1,246.26 and 640.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.80, 1,246.26 and 640.28 is: 959.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.80 : 1,246.26 = 640.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.80/1,246.26 = 640.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.80x = 1,246.26 × 640.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.80x = 797,955.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,955.35/831.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.31

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