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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.88, 1,247.82 and 254.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.88, 1,247.82 and 254.76 is: 382.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.88 : 1,247.82 = 254.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.88/1,247.82 = 254.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.88x = 1,247.82 × 254.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.88x = 317,894.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,894.62/831.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.14

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