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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.06, 1,248.40 and 755.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.06, 1,248.40 and 755.50 is: 1,133.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.06 : 1,248.40 = 755.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.06/1,248.40 = 755.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.06x = 1,248.40 × 755.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.06x = 943,166.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,166.20/832.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.53

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