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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.20, 1,246.69 and 467.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.20, 1,246.69 and 467.24 is: 699.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.20 : 1,246.69 = 467.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.20/1,246.69 = 467.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.20x = 1,246.69 × 467.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.20x = 582,503.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,503.44/832.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.96

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