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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.44, 1,249.52 and 613.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.44, 1,249.52 and 613.31 is: 920.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.44 : 1,249.52 = 613.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.44/1,249.52 = 613.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.44x = 1,249.52 × 613.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.44x = 766,339.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,339.99/832.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.60

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