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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.28, 1,247.60 and 709.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.28, 1,247.60 and 709.16 is: 1,063.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.28 : 1,247.60 = 709.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.28/1,247.60 = 709.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.28x = 1,247.60 × 709.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.28x = 884,748.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,748.02/832.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.04

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