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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.43, 1,248.67 and 284.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.43, 1,248.67 and 284.51 is: 426.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.43 : 1,248.67 = 284.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.43/1,248.67 = 284.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.43x = 1,248.67 × 284.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.43x = 355,260.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,260.98/832.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.78

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