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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.34, 1,248.12 and 284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.34, 1,248.12 and 284.36 is: 426.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.34 : 1,248.12 = 284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.34/1,248.12 = 284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.34x = 1,248.12 × 284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.34x = 354,915.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,915.40/832.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.41

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