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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.91, 1,248.77 and 420.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.91, 1,248.77 and 420.94 is: 631.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.91 : 1,248.77 = 420.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.91/1,248.77 = 420.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.91x = 1,248.77 × 420.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.91x = 525,657.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,657.24/831.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.87

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