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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.98, 1,247.60 and 254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.98, 1,247.60 and 254.72 is: 381.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.98 : 1,247.60 = 254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.98/1,247.60 = 254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.98x = 1,247.60 × 254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.98x = 317,788.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,788.67/831.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.97

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