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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.85, 1,247.61 and 420.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.85, 1,247.61 and 420.60 is: 630.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.85 : 1,247.61 = 420.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.85/1,247.61 = 420.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.85x = 1,247.61 × 420.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.85x = 524,736.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,736.42/831.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.81

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