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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.24, 1,243.18 and 616.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.24, 1,243.18 and 616.24 is: 920.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.24 : 1,243.18 = 616.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.24/1,243.18 = 616.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.24x = 1,243.18 × 616.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.24x = 766,097.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,097.24/832.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.52

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