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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.20, 1,249.20 and 467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.20, 1,249.20 and 467.34 is: 701.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.20 : 1,249.20 = 467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.20/1,249.20 = 467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.20x = 1,249.20 × 467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.20x = 583,801.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,801.13/832.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.52

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