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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.18, 1,247.91 and 284.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.18, 1,247.91 and 284.12 is: 426.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.18 : 1,247.91 = 284.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.18/1,247.91 = 284.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.18x = 1,247.91 × 284.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.18x = 354,549.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,549.95/832.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.05

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