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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.10, 1,248.15 and 556.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.10, 1,248.15 and 556.70 is: 835.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.10 : 1,248.15 = 556.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.10/1,248.15 = 556.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.10x = 1,248.15 × 556.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.10x = 694,845.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,845.11/832.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.05

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