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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.96, 1,247.82 and 421.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.96, 1,247.82 and 421.38 is: 632.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.96 : 1,247.82 = 421.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.96/1,247.82 = 421.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.96x = 1,247.82 × 421.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.96x = 525,806.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,806.39/831.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.01

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