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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.93, 1,247.99 and 284.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.93, 1,247.99 and 284.01 is: 426.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.93 : 1,247.99 = 284.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.93/1,247.99 = 284.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.93x = 1,247.99 × 284.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.93x = 354,441.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,441.64/831.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.05

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