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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.39, 1,248.49 and 284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.39, 1,248.49 and 284.50 is: 426.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.39 : 1,248.49 = 284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.39/1,248.49 = 284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.39x = 1,248.49 × 284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.39x = 355,195.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,195.41/832.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.72

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