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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.25, 1,247.67 and 557.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.25, 1,247.67 and 557.50 is: 835.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.25 : 1,247.67 = 557.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.25/1,247.67 = 557.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.25x = 1,247.67 × 557.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.25x = 695,576.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,576.03/832.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.78

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