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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.05, 1,240.73 and 824.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.05, 1,240.73 and 824.63 is: 1,229.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.05 : 1,240.73 = 824.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.05/1,240.73 = 824.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.05x = 1,240.73 × 824.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.05x = 1,023,132.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,132.85/832.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.65

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