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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.08, 1,246.40 and 571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.08, 1,246.40 and 571.20 is: 855.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.08 : 1,246.40 = 571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.08/1,246.40 = 571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.08x = 1,246.40 × 571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.08x = 711,943.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,943.68/832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.62

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