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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.99, 1,246.61 and 678

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.99, 1,246.61 and 678 is: 1,015.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.99 : 1,246.61 = 678 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.99/1,246.61 = 678/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.99x = 1,246.61 × 678
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.99x = 845,201.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,201.58/831.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.88

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