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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.19, 1,247.17 and 461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.19, 1,247.17 and 461.12 is: 691.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.19 : 1,247.17 = 461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.19/1,247.17 = 461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.19x = 1,247.17 × 461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.19x = 575,092.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,092.72/832.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.06

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