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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.13, 1,248.09 and 523.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.13, 1,248.09 and 523.07 is: 784.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.13 : 1,248.09 = 523.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.13/1,248.09 = 523.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.13x = 1,248.09 × 523.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.13x = 652,832.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,832.20/832.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.54

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