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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.96, 1,247.77 and 441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.96, 1,247.77 and 441.48 is: 662.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.96 : 1,247.77 = 441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.96/1,247.77 = 441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.96x = 1,247.77 × 441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.96x = 550,865.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,865.50/831.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.13

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