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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.10, 1,246.35 and 688.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.10, 1,246.35 and 688.10 is: 1,030.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.10 : 1,246.35 = 688.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.10/1,246.35 = 688.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.10x = 1,246.35 × 688.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.10x = 857,613.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,613.44/832.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.66

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