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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.88, 1,246.98 and 539.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.88, 1,246.98 and 539.57 is: 808.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.88 : 1,246.98 = 539.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.88/1,246.98 = 539.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.88x = 1,246.98 × 539.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.88x = 672,828.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,828.09/831.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.80

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