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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.33, 1,248.63 and 677.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.33, 1,248.63 and 677.89 is: 1,016.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.33 : 1,248.63 = 677.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.33/1,248.63 = 677.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.33x = 1,248.63 × 677.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.33x = 846,433.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,433.79/832.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.94

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