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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.96, 1,248.03 and 254.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.96, 1,248.03 and 254.79 is: 382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.96 : 1,248.03 = 254.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.96/1,248.03 = 254.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.96x = 1,248.03 × 254.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.96x = 317,985.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,985.56/831.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.21

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