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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.47, 1,246.82 and 543.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.47, 1,246.82 and 543.03 is: 813.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.47 : 1,246.82 = 543.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.47/1,246.82 = 543.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.47x = 1,246.82 × 543.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.47x = 677,057.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,057.95/832.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.31

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