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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.17, 1,250.53 and 777.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.17, 1,250.53 and 777.99 is: 1,169.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.17 : 1,250.53 = 777.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.17/1,250.53 = 777.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.17x = 1,250.53 × 777.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.17x = 972,899.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,899.83/832.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.12

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