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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.82, 1,244.84 and 683.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.82, 1,244.84 and 683.80 is: 1,023.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.82 : 1,244.84 = 683.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.82/1,244.84 = 683.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.82x = 1,244.84 × 683.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.82x = 851,221.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,221.59/831.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.32

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