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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.88, 1,245.11 and 612.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.88, 1,245.11 and 612.45 is: 916.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.88 : 1,245.11 = 612.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.88/1,245.11 = 612.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.88x = 1,245.11 × 612.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.88x = 762,567.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,567.62/831.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.68

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