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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.50, 1,249.53 and 421.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.50, 1,249.53 and 421.93 is: 633.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.50 : 1,249.53 = 421.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.50/1,249.53 = 421.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.50x = 1,249.53 × 421.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.50x = 527,214.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,214.19/832.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.29

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