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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.42, 1,149.35 and 667.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.42, 1,149.35 and 667.54 is: 921.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.42 : 1,149.35 = 667.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.42/1,149.35 = 667.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.42x = 1,149.35 × 667.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.42x = 767,237.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,237.10/832.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.69

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