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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.82, 1,248.49 and 421.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.82, 1,248.49 and 421.25 is: 632.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.82 : 1,248.49 = 421.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.82/1,248.49 = 421.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.82x = 1,248.49 × 421.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.82x = 525,926.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,926.41/831.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.26

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