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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.24, 1,248.39 and 421.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.24, 1,248.39 and 421.26 is: 631.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.24 : 1,248.39 = 421.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.24/1,248.39 = 421.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.24x = 1,248.39 × 421.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.24x = 525,894.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,894.67/832.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.91

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