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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.48, 1,248.16 and 544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.48, 1,248.16 and 544 is: 815.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.48 : 1,248.16 = 544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.48/1,248.16 = 544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.48x = 1,248.16 × 544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.48x = 678,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,999.04/832.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.63

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