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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.47, 1,246.05 and 554.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.47, 1,246.05 and 554.25 is: 829.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.47 : 1,246.05 = 554.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.47/1,246.05 = 554.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.47x = 1,246.05 × 554.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.47x = 690,623.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,623.21/832.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.61

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