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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.36, 1,250.16 and 647.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.36, 1,250.16 and 647.68 is: 972.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.36 : 1,250.16 = 647.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.36/1,250.16 = 647.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.36x = 1,250.16 × 647.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.36x = 809,703.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,703.63/832.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.78

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