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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.86, 1,245.36 and 505.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.86, 1,245.36 and 505.03 is: 756.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.86 : 1,245.36 = 505.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.86/1,245.36 = 505.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.86x = 1,245.36 × 505.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.86x = 628,941.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,941.05/831.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.06

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