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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.08, 1,149.24 and 635.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.08, 1,149.24 and 635.16 is: 877.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.08 : 1,149.24 = 635.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.08/1,149.24 = 635.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.08x = 1,149.24 × 635.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.08x = 729,951.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,951.28/832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.26

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