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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.25, 1,245.73 and 676.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.25, 1,245.73 and 676.86 is: 1,013.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.25 : 1,245.73 = 676.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.25/1,245.73 = 676.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.25x = 1,245.73 × 676.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.25x = 843,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,184.81/832.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.14

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