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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832, 1,240.64 and 772.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832, 1,240.64 and 772.48 is: 1,151.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832 : 1,240.64 = 772.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832/1,240.64 = 772.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832x = 1,240.64 × 772.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832x = 958,369.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,369.59/832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.89

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