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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.96, 1,245.42 and 506.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.96, 1,245.42 and 506.28 is: 757.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.96 : 1,245.42 = 506.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.96/1,245.42 = 506.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.96x = 1,245.42 × 506.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.96x = 630,531.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,531.24/831.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.89

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