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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832, 1,247.04 and 688.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832, 1,247.04 and 688.64 is: 1,032.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832 : 1,247.04 = 688.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832/1,247.04 = 688.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832x = 1,247.04 × 688.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832x = 858,761.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,761.63/832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.17

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