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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.14, 1,245.60 and 484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.14, 1,245.60 and 484.56 is: 725.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.14 : 1,245.60 = 484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.14/1,245.60 = 484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.14x = 1,245.60 × 484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.14x = 603,567.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,567.94/832.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.32

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