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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.86, 1,247.50 and 246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.86, 1,247.50 and 246.71 is: 369.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.86 : 1,247.50 = 246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.86/1,247.50 = 246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.86x = 1,247.50 × 246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.86x = 307,773.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,773.23/831.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.98

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