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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.80, 1,247.92 and 284.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.80, 1,247.92 and 284.00 is: 426.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.80 : 1,247.92 = 284.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.80/1,247.92 = 284.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.80x = 1,247.92 × 284.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.80x = 354,402.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,402.33/831.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.07

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