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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.88, 1,247.56 and 557.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.88, 1,247.56 and 557.12 is: 835.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.88 : 1,247.56 = 557.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.88/1,247.56 = 557.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.88x = 1,247.56 × 557.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.88x = 695,040.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,040.63/831.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.51

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