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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.50, 1,247.43 and 557.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.50, 1,247.43 and 557.58 is: 835.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.50 : 1,247.43 = 557.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.50/1,247.43 = 557.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.50x = 1,247.43 × 557.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.50x = 695,542.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,542.02/832.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.49

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