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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.92, 1,248 and 284.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.92, 1,248 and 284.12 is: 426.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.92 : 1,248 = 284.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.92/1,248 = 284.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.92x = 1,248 × 284.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.92x = 354,581.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,581.76/831.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.22

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