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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.97, 1,247.96 and 254.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.97, 1,247.96 and 254.77 is: 382.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.97 : 1,247.96 = 254.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.97/1,247.96 = 254.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.97x = 1,247.96 × 254.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.97x = 317,941.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,941.50/831.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.16

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