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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.18, 1,249.03 and 421.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.18, 1,249.03 and 421.60 is: 632.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.18 : 1,249.03 = 421.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.18/1,249.03 = 421.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.18x = 1,249.03 × 421.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.18x = 526,591.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,591.05/832.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.79

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