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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.98, 1,244.84 and 503.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.98, 1,244.84 and 503.02 is: 752.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.98 : 1,244.84 = 503.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.98/1,244.84 = 503.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.98x = 1,244.84 × 503.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.98x = 626,178.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,178.46/831.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.63

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