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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.16, 1,249 and 421.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.16, 1,249 and 421.58 is: 632.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.16 : 1,249 = 421.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.16/1,249 = 421.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.16x = 1,249 × 421.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.16x = 526,553.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,553.42/832.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.76

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