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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.29, 1,248.26 and 415.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.29, 1,248.26 and 415.38 is: 622.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.29 : 1,248.26 = 415.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.29/1,248.26 = 415.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.29x = 1,248.26 × 415.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.29x = 518,504.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,504.84/832.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.99

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