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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.95, 1,247.79 and 254.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.95, 1,247.79 and 254.69 is: 381.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.95 : 1,247.79 = 254.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.95/1,247.79 = 254.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.95x = 1,247.79 × 254.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.95x = 317,798.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,798.36/831.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.99

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