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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.99, 1,248.19 and 467.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.99, 1,248.19 and 467.02 is: 700.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.99 : 1,248.19 = 467.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.99/1,248.19 = 467.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.99x = 1,248.19 × 467.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.99x = 582,929.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,929.69/831.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.65

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