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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.95, 1,248.12 and 254.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.95, 1,248.12 and 254.82 is: 382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.95 : 1,248.12 = 254.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.95/1,248.12 = 254.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.95x = 1,248.12 × 254.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.95x = 318,045.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,045.94/831.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.29

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