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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.51, 1,248.67 and 421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.51, 1,248.67 and 421.44 is: 632.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.51 : 1,248.67 = 421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.51/1,248.67 = 421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.51x = 1,248.67 × 421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.51x = 526,239.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,239.48/832.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.11

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