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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.24, 1,250.96 and 467.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.24, 1,250.96 and 467.76 is: 703.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.24 : 1,250.96 = 467.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.24/1,250.96 = 467.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.24x = 1,250.96 × 467.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.24x = 585,149.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,149.05/832.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.10

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