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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832, 1,242.16 and 710.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832, 1,242.16 and 710.32 is: 1,060.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832 : 1,242.16 = 710.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832/1,242.16 = 710.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832x = 1,242.16 × 710.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832x = 882,331.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,331.09/832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.49

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