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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.04, 1,247.86 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.04, 1,247.86 and 246.92 is: 370.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.04 : 1,247.86 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.04/1,247.86 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.04x = 1,247.86 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.04x = 308,121.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,121.59/832.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.32

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