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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.86, 1,247.49 and 420.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.86, 1,247.49 and 420.73 is: 630.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.86 : 1,247.49 = 420.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.86/1,247.49 = 420.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.86x = 1,247.49 × 420.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.86x = 524,856.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,856.47/831.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.94

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