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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.43, 1,249.15 and 421.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.43, 1,249.15 and 421.34 is: 632.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.43 : 1,249.15 = 421.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.43/1,249.15 = 421.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.43x = 1,249.15 × 421.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.43x = 526,317.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,317.10/832.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.27

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