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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.08, 1,246.20 and 543.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.08, 1,246.20 and 543.12 is: 813.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.08 : 1,246.20 = 543.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.08/1,246.20 = 543.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.08x = 1,246.20 × 543.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.08x = 676,836.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,836.14/832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.43

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