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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.35, 1,247.75 and 284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.35, 1,247.75 and 284.14 is: 425.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.35 : 1,247.75 = 284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.35/1,247.75 = 284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.35x = 1,247.75 × 284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.35x = 354,535.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,535.69/832.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.95

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