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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.87, 1,246.97 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.87, 1,246.97 and 283.68 is: 425.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.87 : 1,246.97 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.87/1,246.97 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.87x = 1,246.97 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.87x = 353,736.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,736.85/831.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.23

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