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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.36, 1,248.72 and 284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.36, 1,248.72 and 284.56 is: 426.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.36 : 1,248.72 = 284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.36/1,248.72 = 284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.36x = 1,248.72 × 284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.36x = 355,335.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,335.76/832.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.90

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