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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832, 1,245.12 and 784.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832, 1,245.12 and 784.68 is: 1,174.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832 : 1,245.12 = 784.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832/1,245.12 = 784.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832x = 1,245.12 × 784.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832x = 977,020.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,020.76/832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.30

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