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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.97, 1,247.91 and 254.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.97, 1,247.91 and 254.85 is: 382.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.97 : 1,247.91 = 254.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.97/1,247.91 = 254.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.97x = 1,247.91 × 254.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.97x = 318,029.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,029.86/831.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.26

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