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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.89, 1,247.55 and 369.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.89, 1,247.55 and 369.99 is: 554.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.89 : 1,247.55 = 369.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.89/1,247.55 = 369.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.89x = 1,247.55 × 369.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.89x = 461,581.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,581.02/831.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.86

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