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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.50, 1,248.90 and 284.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.50, 1,248.90 and 284.55 is: 426.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.50 : 1,248.90 = 284.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.50/1,248.90 = 284.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.50x = 1,248.90 × 284.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.50x = 355,374.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,374.50/832.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.88

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