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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.19, 1,247.47 and 421.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.19, 1,247.47 and 421.52 is: 631.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.19 : 1,247.47 = 421.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.19/1,247.47 = 421.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.19x = 1,247.47 × 421.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.19x = 525,826.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,826.26/832.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.86

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