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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.19, 1,247.59 and 484.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.19, 1,247.59 and 484.66 is: 726.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.19 : 1,247.59 = 484.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.19/1,247.59 = 484.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.19x = 1,247.59 × 484.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.19x = 604,659.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,659.13/832.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.59

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