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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.18, 1,248.22 and 507.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.18, 1,248.22 and 507.46 is: 761.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.18 : 1,248.22 = 507.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.18/1,248.22 = 507.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.18x = 1,248.22 × 507.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.18x = 633,421.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,421.72/832.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.16

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