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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.42, 1,249.77 and 523.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.42, 1,249.77 and 523.35 is: 785.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.42 : 1,249.77 = 523.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.42/1,249.77 = 523.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.42x = 1,249.77 × 523.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.42x = 654,071.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,071.82/832.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.75

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