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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.86, 1,248.63 and 687.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.86, 1,248.63 and 687.11 is: 1,031.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.86 : 1,248.63 = 687.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.86/1,248.63 = 687.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.86x = 1,248.63 × 687.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.86x = 857,939.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,939.92/831.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.36

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