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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.87, 1,248.08 and 615.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.87, 1,248.08 and 615.87 is: 924.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.87 : 1,248.08 = 615.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.87/1,248.08 = 615.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.87x = 1,248.08 × 615.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.87x = 768,651.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,651.95/831.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.00

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