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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.99, 1,247.78 and 559.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.99, 1,247.78 and 559.73 is: 839.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.99 : 1,247.78 = 559.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.99/1,247.78 = 559.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.99x = 1,247.78 × 559.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.99x = 698,419.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,419.90/831.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.46

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